Today in News History

On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 987, Hugh Capet is crowned King of France, the first of the Capetian dynasty that would rule France until the French Revolution in 1792. In 1423, Louis XI of France (died 1483) was born. In 1874, Jean Collas, French rugby player and tug of war competitor (died 1928) was born. In 1927, Gérard de Courcelles, French race car driver passed away. In 1940, World War II: The Royal Navy attacks the French naval squadron in Algeria, to ensure that it will not fall under German control. Of the four French battleships present, one is sunk, two are damaged, and one escapes back to France. In 1954, Les Cusworth, English rugby player was born. In 1965, Christophe Ruer, French pentathlete (died 2007) was born. In 1976, Bobby Skinstad, Zimbabwean-South African rugby union player was born. In 1990, Lucas Mendes, Brazilian footballer was born. In 2013, Roman Bengez, Slovenian footballer and manager (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.