Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In -362 BC, Battle of Mantinea: The Thebans, led by Epaminondas, defeated the Spartans. In 414, Emperor Theodosius II, age 13, yields power to his older sister Aelia Pulcheria, who reigned as regent and proclaimed herself empress (Augusta) of the Eastern Roman Empire. In 1054, A supernova, called SN 1054, is seen by Chinese Song dynasty, Arab, and possibly Amerindian observers near the star Zeta Tauri. For several months it remains bright enough to be seen during the day. Its remnants form the Crab Nebula. In 1095, Usama ibn Munqidh, Muslim poet, author and faris (Knight) (died 1188) was born. In 1187, The Crusades: Battle of Hattin: Saladin defeats Guy of Lusignan, King of Jerusalem. In 1456, Ottoman-Hungarian wars: The Siege of Nándorfehérvár (Belgrade) begins. In 1546, Murad III, Ottoman sultan (died 1595) was born. In 1546, Hayreddin Barbarossa, Ottoman admiral (born 1478) passed away. In 1928, Jassem Alwan, Syrian Army Officer (died 2018) was born. In 1982, Three Iranian diplomats and a journalist are kidnapped in Lebanon by Phalange forces, and their fate remains unknown. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.