Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1899, George Cukor, American director and producer (died 1983) was born. In 1901, Sam Katzman, American director and producer (died 1973) was born. In 1922, Alan Armer, American director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2010) was born. In 1924, Eddie Romero, Filipino director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2013) was born. In 1941, The US occupation of Iceland replaces the UK's occupation. In 1943, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (died 2007) was born. In 1946, Howard Hughes nearly dies when his XF-11 reconnaissance aircraft prototype crashes in a Beverly Hills neighborhood. In 1957, Jonathan Dayton, American director and producer was born. In 1990, Bill Cullen, American television panelist and game show host (born 1920) passed away. In 2005, A series of four explosions occurs on London's transport system, killing 56 people, including four suicide bombers, and injuring over 700 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.