Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1910, Loren Pope, American journalist and author (died 2008) was born. In 1942, Harrison Ford, American actor and producer was born. In 1948, Catherine Breillat, French director and screenwriter was born. In 1949, Walt Kuhn, American painter and academic (born 1877) passed away. In 1957, Cameron Crowe, American director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1961, Stelios Manolas, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1974, Patrick Blackett, Baron Blackett, English physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1897) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Apollo Bids £5.7 Billion for EasyJet, Outpacing Castlelake in Private Equity Race
Apollo outbid Castlelake for EasyJet with a £5.7 billion proposal, winning board backing on Friday. The competing deadlines — August 3 for Castlelake to respond, August 7 for Apollo — set up a rare window that could determine the fate of Europe's second-largest budget airline.
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· Jul 5, 2026
EasyJet Hits Highest Since 2022 After Latest Castlelake Bid
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· Jun 30, 2026
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Off The Press
· Jul 10, 2026
EasyJet agrees to $7.7B takeover by Apollo, topping Castlelake’s bid
British budget airline EasyJet said Friday it reached an agreement in principle for a £5.7-billion (7.7-billion) takeover by U.S. private equity firm Apollo, topping a rival offer from fellow American private equity investor Castlelake. The fresh offer signals a bidding battle could now emerge between the two U.S. investors for ownership of the carrier. Apollo’s []...Click to read more
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
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