Today in News History

On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 465, Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I, Mayan ruler (died 524) was born. In 1882, Inayat Khan, Indian mystic and educator (died 1927) was born. In 1904, Harold Acton, English scholar and author (died 1994) was born. In 1918, Zakaria Mohieddin, Egyptian general and politician, 33rd Prime Minister of Egypt (died 2012) was born. In 1929, Jovan Rašković, Serbian psychiatrist, academic, and politician (died 1992) was born. In 1931, Ismail Mahomed, South African lawyer and politician, 17th Chief Justice of South Africa (died 2000) was born. In 1946, Vladimir Mikhailovich Zakharov, Russian dancer and choreographer (died 2013) was born. In 1967, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, Iraqi politician, 80th Prime Minister of Iraq was born. In 1989, Iran-Contra affair: Oliver North is sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gerhard A. Gesell to a three-year suspended prison term, two years probation, $150,000 in fines and 1,200 hours community service. His convictions are later overturned. In 2013, Bud Asher, American lawyer and politician (born 1925) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.