Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1520, Spanish conquistadores defeat a larger Aztec army at the Battle of Otumba. In 1882, Yanka Kupala, Belarusian poet and writer (died 1941) was born. In 1917, Fidel Sánchez Hernández, Salvadoran general and politician, President of El Salvador (died 2003) was born. In 1939, Elena Obraztsova, Russian soprano and actress (died 2015) was born. In 1943, Joel Siegel, American journalist and critic (died 2007) was born. In 1953, Ernesto "Che" Guevara sets out on a trip through Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador. In 1962, Alitalia Flight 771 crashes in Junnar, Maharashtra, India, killing 94 people. In 1980, During the Lebanese Civil War, 83 Tiger militants are killed during what will be known as the Safra massacre. In 2005, A series of four explosions occurs on London's transport system, killing 56 people, including four suicide bombers, and injuring over 700 others. In 2012, At least 172 people are killed in a flash flood in the Krasnodar Krai region of Russia. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.