Today in News History
On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1189, Henry II, king of England (born 1133) passed away. 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 1553, Edward VI, king of England and Ireland (born 1537) passed away. In 1557, King Philip II of Spain, consort of Queen Mary I of England, sets out from Dover to war with France, which eventually resulted in the loss of the city of Calais, the last English possession on the continent, and Mary I never seeing her husband again. In 1573, French Wars of Religion: Siege of La Rochelle ends. In 1685, Battle of Sedgemoor: Last battle of the Monmouth Rebellion. Troops of King James II defeat troops of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth. In 1779, Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War. 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 1975, Sebastián Rulli, Argentine-Mexican actor and model was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
England win thriller against Mexico to reach quarter-finals

Jude Bellingham scores twice and Harry Kane converts a penalty as 10-man England hold on for a 3-2 World Cup victory against Mexico.
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