Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1483, Richard III and Anne Neville are crowned King and Queen of England. In 1495, First Italian War: Battle of Fornovo: Charles VIII defeats the Holy League. In 1573, Córdoba, Argentina, is founded by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera. In 1801, First Battle of Algeciras: Outnumbered French Navy ships defeat the Royal Navy in the fortified Spanish port of Algeciras. In 1832, Maximilian I of Mexico (died 1867) was born. In 1840, José María Velasco Gómez, Mexican painter and academic (died 1912) was born. In 1905, Juan O'Gorman, Mexican painter and architect (died 1982) was born. In 1933, The first Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played in Chicago's Comiskey Park. The American League defeated the National League 4-2. In 1937, Spanish Civil War: Battle of Brunete: The battle begins with Spanish Republican troops going on the offensive against the Nationalists to relieve pressure on Madrid. In 1974, Zé Roberto, Brazilian footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.