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 1321, Joan of the Tower, English consort of David II of Scotland (died 1362) was born. In 1954, The BBC broadcasts its first daily television news bulletin. In 1966, Gianfranco Zola, Italian footballer and coach was born. In 1975, Hernán Crespo, Argentinian footballer and coach was born. In 1983, Jonás Gutiérrez, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1985, Megan Rapinoe, American soccer player was born. In 2006, North Korea tests four short-range missiles, one medium-range missile and a long-range Taepodong-2. The long-range Taepodong-2 reportedly fails in mid-air over the Sea of Japan. In 2022, British government ministers Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak resign from the second Johnson ministry, beginning the July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. In 2024, Jon Landau, American film producer (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.