Today in News History

On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1807, In Buenos Aires the local militias repel the British soldiers within the Second English Invasion. In 1884, Germany takes possession of Cameroon. In 1941, World War II: Operation Barbarossa: German troops reach the Dnieper river. In 1950, Carlos Caszely, Chilean footballer was born. In 1970, Air Canada Flight 621 crashes in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, killing all 109 people on board. In 1977, The Pakistan Armed Forces under Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq seize power in Operation Fair Play and begin 11 years of martial law. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the first elected Prime Minister of Pakistan, is overthrown. In 1992, Alberto Moreno, Spanish footballer was born. In 1994, Jeff Bezos founds Amazon. In 2003, The World Health Organization announces that the 2002-2004 SARS outbreak has been contained. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.