Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Córdoba, Argentina, is founded by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera. In 1931, László Tábori, Hungarian runner and coach (died 2018) was born. In 1947, Adolfo Müller-Ury, Swiss-American painter (born 1862) passed away. In 1972, Zhanna Pintusevich-Block, Ukrainian sprinter was born. In 1982, While attempting to return to Sheremetyevo International Airport, Aeroflot Flight 411, an Ilyushin Il-62, crashes near Mendeleyevo, Moscow Oblast, killing all 90 people on board. In 1990, Magaye Gueye, French footballer was born. In 1991, Mudashiru Lawal, Nigerian footballer (born 1954) passed away. In 2003, The 70-metre Yevpatoria Planetary Radar sends a METI message (Cosmic Call 2) to five stars: Hip 4872, HD 245409, 55 Cancri (HD 75732), HD 10307 and 47 Ursae Majoris (HD 95128). The messages will arrive to these stars in 2036, 2040, 2044, and 2049, respectively. In 2013, A Boeing 777 operating as Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crashes at San Francisco International Airport, killing three and injuring 181 of the 307 people on board. In 2021, An Antonov An-26 operating as Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Air Flight 251 crashes on approach to Palana Airport, killing all 28 aboard. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.