Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1614, Raid on Żejtun: The south east of Malta, and the town of Żejtun, suffer a raid from Ottoman forces. This was the last unsuccessful attempt by the Ottomans to conquer the island of Malta. In 1843, John Downer, Australian politician, 16th Premier of South Australia (died 1915) was born. In 1887, Annette Kellermann, Australian swimmer and actress (died 1975) was born. In 1891, Earle S. MacPherson, American engineer, created MacPherson strut (died 1960) was born. In 1939, Anti-Jewish legislation in prewar Nazi Germany closes the last remaining Jewish enterprises. In 1940, Story Bridge, a major landmark in Brisbane, as well as Australia's longest cantilever bridge is formally opened. In 1940, Siti Norma Yaakob, Malaysian lawyer and judge was born. In 1996, A McDonnell Douglas MD-88 operating as Delta Air Lines Flight 1288 experiences a turbine engine failure during takeoff from Pensacola International Airport, killing two and injuring five of the 147 people on board. In 2013, A Boeing 777 operating as Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crashes at San Francisco International Airport, killing three and injuring 181 of the 307 people on board. In 2013, Lo Hsing Han, Burmese businessman, co-founded Asia World (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Experts reveal origin of space debris which shut down Queensland beach

The West Australian

July 6, 2026

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Experts reveal origin of space debris which shut down Queensland beach

The Australian Space Agency has weighed in after a mysterious object was found on a beach, forcing it to be shut down.

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