Today in News History
On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 474, Julius Nepos forces Roman usurper Glycerius to abdicate the throne and proclaims himself Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. In 972, Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces, takes place. In 1593, The Dutch city of Geertruidenberg held by the Spanish, capitulates to a besieging Dutch and English army led by Maurice of Nassau. In 1913, Greece and Serbia annul their alliance with Bulgaria. In 1956, Owen Paterson, English politician, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland was born. In 1963, The United Kingdom grants Zanzibar internal self-government. In 1982, Kevin Nolan, English footballer was born. In 1987, Lionel Messi, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1995, Rugby World Cup: South Africa defeats New Zealand and Nelson Mandela presents Francois Pienaar with the Webb Ellis Cup in an iconic post-apartheid moment. In 2011, Tomislav Ivić, Croatian football coach and manager (born 1933) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Croatia pile pressure on England with nervy World Cup win over eliminated Panama
Panama 0-1 Croatia: Ante Budimir’s second-half goal kept Croatia’s hopes of progressing to the latter stages alive but knocked out Panama, ahead of their final group-stage clash against England
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