Today in News History

On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1882, The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1905, Muhammad Abduh, Egyptian jurist and scholar (born 1849) passed away. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1957, Prince Karim Husseini Aga Khan IV inherits the office of Imamat as the 49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismai'li worldwide, after the death of Sir Sultan Mahommed Shah Aga Khan III. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1991, Mokhtar Dahari, Malaysian footballer and coach (born 1953) passed away. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 1992, Mohamed Elneny, Egyptian footballer was born. In 2003, Zahra Kazemi, Iranian-Canadian freelance photographer (born 1948) passed away. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.