Today in News History
On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1935, Harrison Schmitt, American geologist, astronaut, and politician was born. In 1947, Dave Barry, American journalist and author was born. In 1962, Tom Cruise, American actor and producer was born. In 1971, Julian Assange, Australian journalist, publisher, and activist, founded WikiLeaks was born. In 1989, Mitchell Dodds, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1990, Nathan Gardner, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1991, Alison Howie, Scottish field hockey player was born. In 1999, Mark Sandman, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (born 1952) passed away. In 2004, Andriyan Nikolayev, Russian general, pilot, and astronaut (born 1929) passed away. In 2015, Phil Walsh, Australian footballer and coach (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Australian officials tell fans to give Neil the seal some flipping space
Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the stretch of Australian coast where he was born. Unlike most of them, he trails fame, fans and property damage in his wake. He is also a 1,000 kg (2,200lb) elephant seal. In June, the bellowing and blubbery five-year-old mammal hauled himself onto land for his twice-yearly tour of beachside towns in southern Tasmania state after months of feeding at sea. That is posing problems now that he weighs as much as a small car and has a...
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