Today in News History

On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1836, The Fly-fisher's Entomology is published by Alfred Ronalds. The book transformed the sport and went to many editions. In 1924, Charlie Tully, Northern Irish footballer and manager (died 1971) was born. In 1941, The Northern Rhodesian Labour Party holds its first congress in Nkana. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1963, Dean Richards, English rugby player and coach was born. In 1964, Craig Charles, English actor and TV presenter was born. In 1965, Ernesto Hoost, Dutch kick-boxer and sportscaster was born. In 1969, Ned Boulting, British sports journalist and television presenter was born. In 1974, Hermann Hreiðarsson, Icelandic footballer and manager was born. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.