Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1885, Louis Pasteur successfully tests his vaccine against rabies on Joseph Meister, a boy who was bitten by a rabid dog. In 1912, Molly Yard, American feminist (died 2005) was born. In 1913, Vance Trimble, American journalist and author (died 2021) was born. In 1939, Mary Peters, English-Irish pentathlete and shot putter was born. In 1940, Story Bridge, a major landmark in Brisbane, as well as Australia's longest cantilever bridge is formally opened. In 1976, Fritz Lenz, German geneticist and physician (born 1887) passed away. In 1982, While attempting to return to Sheremetyevo International Airport, Aeroflot Flight 411, an Ilyushin Il-62, crashes near Mendeleyevo, Moscow Oblast, killing all 90 people on board. In 1990, Magaye Gueye, French footballer was born. In 1997, The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. In 2013, At least 42 people are killed in a shooting at a school in Yobe State, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.