Today in News History
On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1423, Louis XI of France (died 1483) was born. In 1866, Austro-Prussian War is decided at the Battle of Königgrätz, enabling Prussia to exclude Austria from German affairs. In 1898, A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American squadron under William T. Sampson in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. In 1925, Danny Nardico, American professional boxer (died 2010) was born. In 1940, World War II: The Royal Navy attacks the French naval squadron in Algeria, to ensure that it will not fall under German control. Of the four French battleships present, one is sunk, two are damaged, and one escapes back to France. In 1970, Dan-Air Flight 1903 crashes into the Les Agudes mountain in the Montseny Massif near the village of Arbúcies in Catalonia, Spain, killing all 112 people aboard. In 1970, The Troubles: The "Falls Curfew" begins in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1976, Henry Olonga, Zimbabwean cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1986, Marco Antônio de Mattos Filho, Brazilian footballer was born. In 1990, Lucas Mendes, Brazilian footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
England, France & Spain v Portugal on BBC in last 16
England's meeting with Mexico is one of four World Cup last-16 matches to be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and across BBC Sport.
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