Today in News History
On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 626, Li Jiancheng, Chinese prince (born 589) passed away. In 626, Li Yuanji, Chinese prince (born 603) passed away. In 1897, British-Italian engineer Guglielmo Marconi obtains a patent for radio in London. In 1914, Mário Schenberg, Brazilian physicist and engineer (died 1990) was born. In 1916, Zélia Gattai, Brazilian author and photographer (died 2008) was born. In 1922, Pierre Cardin, Italian-French fashion designer (died 2020) was born. In 1937, Richard Petty, American race car driver and sportscaster was born. In 1989, Andrei Gromyko, Soviet economist and politician, Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1909) passed away. In 1999, Mario Puzo, American author and screenwriter (born 1920) passed away. In 2003, Briggs Cunningham, American race car driver and businessman (born 1907) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Ferrari owner sues ‘unapologetic’ Chinese parents whose kids scratched $530,000 supercar
A Ferrari owner in southwest China is considering legal action after some children used his supercar as a slide, damaging it while their parents remained unapologetic. Zhang, from Kunming in Yunnan province, recently parked his red Ferrari, valued at 3.6 million yuan (US530,000), in an outdoor space before leaving on a business trip. While he was away, a neighbour told him four boys had climbed onto the vehicle and repeatedly used it as a slide. Surveillance footage showed the children...
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