Today in News History

On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 465, Ahkal Moʼ Nahb I, Mayan ruler (died 524) was born. In 1316, The Burgundian and Majorcan claimants of the Principality of Achaea meet in the Battle of Manolada. In 1950, Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan. In 1973, Juvénal Habyarimana seizes power over Rwanda in a coup d'état. 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 1983, Marco Estrada, Mexican baseball player was born. In 1983, Jonás Gutiérrez, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1987, Safiq Rahim, Malaysian footballer was born. 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. In 2022, British government ministers Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak resign from the second Johnson ministry, beginning the July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.