Today in News History

On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1321, Joan of the Tower, English consort of David II of Scotland (died 1362) was born. In 1549, Francesco Maria del Monte, Italian cardinal and art collector (died 1627) was born. In 1584, The Maronite College is established in Rome. In 1936, James Mirrlees, Scottish economist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2018) was born. In 1946, Micheline Bernardini models the first modern bikini at a swimming pool in Paris. In 1948, National Health Service Acts create the national public health system in the United Kingdom. In 1975, Cape Verde gains its independence from Portugal. In 2003, The World Health Organization announces that the 2002-2004 SARS outbreak has been contained. In 2009, A series of violent riots break out in Ürümqi, the capital city of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. In 2012, The Shard in London is inaugurated as the tallest building in Europe, with a height of 310 metres (1,020 ft). Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.