Today in News History

On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1090, Egbert II, Margrave of Meissen (born c. 1060) passed away. In 1503, Pierre d'Aubusson, Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes (born 1423) passed away. In 1918, Johnny Palmer, American golfer (died 2006) was born. In 1922, Theo Brokmann Jr., Dutch football player (died 2003) was born. In 1940, World War II: The Royal Navy attacks the French naval squadron in Algeria, to ensure that it will not fall under German control. Of the four French battleships present, one is sunk, two are damaged, and one escapes back to France. In 1966, Moisés Alou, American baseball player was born. In 1973, Ólafur Stefánsson, Icelandic handball player was born. In 1987, Sebastian Vettel, German race car driver was born. In 1988, The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey is completed, providing the second connection between the continents of Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus. In 1995, Eddie Mazur, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.