Today in News History

On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1928, Bobo Olson, American boxer (died 2002) was born. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1965, Ernesto Hoost, Dutch kick-boxer and sportscaster was born. In 1972, Cormac Battle, English-Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer was born. In 1972, The first game of the World Chess Championship 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris Spassky starts. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2006, Barnard Hughes, American actor (born 1915) passed away. In 2009, Arturo Gatti, Italian-Canadian boxer (born 1972) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.