Today in News History

On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1754, French and Indian War: George Washington surrenders Fort Necessity to French forces. In 1925, Terry Moriarty, Australian rules footballer (died 2011) 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 1970, The Troubles: The "Falls Curfew" begins in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1970, Dan-Air Flight 1903 crashes into the Les Agudes mountain in the Montseny Massif near the village of Arbúcies in Catalonia, Spain, killing all 112 people aboard. In 1988, United States Navy warship USS Vincennes shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard. In 1988, Winston Reid, New Zealand-Danish footballer was born. In 1990, Lucas Mendes, Brazilian footballer was born. In 1994, Chris Jones, American football player was born. 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.