Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille. In 1920, In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. In 1965, Ernesto Hoost, Dutch kick-boxer and sportscaster was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1986, Raúl García, Spanish footballer was born. In 1988, Étienne Capoue, French footballer was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1990, Adam Jezierski, Polish-Spanish actor and singer was born. In 2005, Jesús Iglesias, Argentinian racing driver (born 1922) passed away. In 2010, Spain defeats the Netherlands to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Are you watching, France? Spain breeze past Austria – and this is why they’re peaking at just the right time
Spain 3-0 Austria: Mikel Oyarzabal’s double and a first international goal for Pedro Porro secured a comfortable passage to the last-16 for the Spanish. And next up? Either Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal or Luka Modric’s Croatia
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Spain two up against Austria as they flex their muscles LIVE!
Spain two up against Austria as they flex their muscles LIVE!
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· Jun 21, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
Spain sweep aside Austria 3-0 to reach last 16
INGLEWOOD, California – Spain cruised past Austria 3-0 on Thursday in a dominant display that reinforced their status as one of the favourites for the World Cup and sent them into the last 16.Forward Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, once in each half, both assisted by Marc Cucurella.Pedro Porro doubled Spain’s lead in the 66th minute [] The post Spain sweep aside Austria 3-0 to reach last 16 appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
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· Jul 1, 2026
Spain vs. Austria Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/2/26)
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· Jul 2, 2026
LIVE: Soccer fans in Madrid watch Spain v Austria
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· Jun 26, 2026
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