Today in News History
On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1529, French forces are driven out of northern Italy by Spain at the Battle of Landriano during the War of the League of Cognac. In 1903, Hermann Engelhard, German runner and coach (died 1984) was born. In 1918, Eddie Lopat, American baseball player, coach, and manager (died 1992) was born. In 1973, The Primer Congreso del Hombre Andino is inaugurated in Arica, Chile. In 1985, Sentayehu Ejigu, Ethiopian runner was born. In 1987, Pablo Barrera, Mexican footballer was born. In 1990, Ričardas Berankis, Lithuanian tennis player was born. In 1993, Hungrybox, Argentine-American esports player was born. In 1997, Fidel Velázquez Sánchez, Mexican trade union leader (born 1900) passed away. In 2004, Leonel Brizola, Brazilian engineer and politician, Governor of Rio de Janeiro (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Curaçao stand firm and claim historic first World Cup point against Ecuador
It’s doubtful whether many Ecuador supporters – or many others for that matter – had ever heard the name Eloy Room before this match. They will never forget it now.Watched by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands in the stands, the Curaçao goalkeeper etched his name into the pantheon of World Cup legends with what must rank as one of the most heroic performances in the long history of the competition. Continue reading...
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