Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1938, Suzanne Lenglen, French tennis player (born 1899) passed away. In 1943, Władysław Sikorski, Polish general and politician, 9th Prime Minister of the Second Republic of Poland (born 1881) passed away. In 1943, World War II: The Battle of Kursk, the largest full-scale battle in history and the world's largest tank battle, begins in the village of Prokhorovka. In 1969, Wilfred Mugeyi, Zimbabwean footballer and coach was born. In 1981, Dedé, Angolan footballer was born. In 1985, Kane Tenace, Australian footballer was born. In 1994, Rwandan genocide: Kigali, the Rwandan capital, is captured by the Rwandan Patriotic Front, ending the genocide in the city. In 2002, A Boeing 707 crashes near Bangui M'Poko International Airport in Bangui, Central African Republic, killing 28. In 2004, Greece beats Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2004 Final and becomes European Champion for first time in its history. In 2015, Chile claims its first title in international football by defeating Argentina in the 2015 Copa América Final. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup

BBC Sport

July 4, 2026

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Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup

Many countries with massive populations consistently miss out on football’s biggest party. What can they do to change their sporting fortunes?

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