Today in News History

On July 10, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1512, The Spanish conquest of Iberian Navarre commences with the capture of Goizueta. In 1594, Paolo Bellasio, Italian organist and composer (born 1554) passed away. In 1883, War of the Pacific: Chileans led by Alejandro Gorostiaga defeat Andrés Avelino Cáceres's Peruvian army at the Battle of Huamachuco, hastening the end of the war. In 1913, Salvador Espriu, Spanish author, poet, and playwright (died 1985) was born. In 1924, Paavo Nurmi wins the 1,500 m and 5,000 m events at the Paris Olympics, with just an hour between the two races. In 1983, Gabi, Spanish footballer was born. In 1991, The South African cricket team is readmitted into the International Cricket Council following the end of Apartheid. In 2013, Concha García Campoy, Spanish journalist (born 1958) passed away. In 2016, Portugal defeats France in the UEFA Euro 2016 Final to win their first European title. In 2019, The final Volkswagen Beetle rolls off the line in Puebla, Mexico; the last of 5,961 "Special Edition" cars will be exhibited in a museum. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.