Today in News History
On July 9, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1745, French victory in the Battle of Melle allows them to capture Ghent in the days after. In 1746, Philip V of Spain (born 1683) passed away. In 1789, In Versailles, the National Assembly reconstitutes itself as the National Constituent Assembly and begins preparations for a French constitution. In 1807, The second Treaty of Tilsit is signed between France and Prussia, ending the War of the Fourth Coalition. In 1929, Hassan II of Morocco (died 1999) was born. In 1943, World War II: The Allied invasion of Sicily begins, leading to the downfall of Mussolini and forcing Hitler to break off the Battle of Kursk. In 1984, Gianni Fabiano, Italian footballer was born. In 1986, Sébastien Bassong, Cameroonian footballer was born. In 2022, John Gwynne, English reporter and commentator (born 1945) passed away. In 2024, Jerzy Stuhr, Polish actor passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
France v Morocco: World Cup 2026 quarter-final – live
World Cup kick-off: 4pm EDT/9pm BST/6am AEST Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail ScottFrance swanned their way through Group I. They elegantly survived the Senegal test. Took a two-hour storm break in their stride to see off Iraq. Then eased past Norway B thanks to Ousmane Dembélé’s quick-fire first-half hat-trick.Then in the knockouts, things went from the sublime to the ridiculous. And here we are. Continue reading...
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