Today in News History
On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1283, Roger of Lauria, commanding the Aragonese fleet, defeats an Angevin fleet sent to put down a rebellion on Malta. In 1760, British forces defeat French forces in the last naval battle in New France. In 1933, The first rugby union test match between the Wallabies of Australia and the Springboks of South Africa is played at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. In 1960, Mal Meninga, Australian rugby league player and coach was born. In 1962, Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement. In 1970, Todd Martin, American tennis player and coach was born. In 1980, The inaugural 1980 State of Origin game is won by Queensland who defeat New South Wales 20-10 at Lang Park. In 1981, Anastasia Myskina, Russian tennis player was born. In 1999, İpek Öz, Turkish tennis player was born. In 2020, Alex Pullin, Australian snowboarder (born 1987) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Doubles trio hoping to salvage Aussie Wimbledon pride
As has often been the case in recent years Australia's doubles experts are poised to rescue national tennis pride with one duo already into a Wimbledon final.
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