Today in News History
On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1610, John Guy sets sail from Bristol with 39 other colonists for Newfoundland. In 1805, Robert FitzRoy, English captain, meteorologist, and politician, 2nd Governor of New Zealand (died 1865) was born. In 1859, The United States discovers and claims Midway Atoll. In 1896, Thomas Playford IV, Australian politician, 33rd Premier of South Australia (died 1981) was born. In 1943, World War II: An Allied invasion fleet sails for Sicily (Operation Husky, July 10, 1943). In 1945, John Curtin, Australian journalist and politician, 14th Prime Minister of Australia (born 1885) passed away. In 1962, Sarina Hülsenbeck, German swimmer was born. In 1972, Matthew Birir, Kenyan runner was born. In 1982, Kate Gynther, Australian water polo player was born. In 2003, The World Health Organization announces that the 2002-2004 SARS outbreak has been contained. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hong Kong aurora-chasing tour group rescues 2 divers lost at sea in Australia
A Hong Kong tour group on an aurora-chasing boat ride near an island in Australia saved two fellow city residents who went missing while scuba diving, in a dramatic rescue the agency said “shone light on the brilliance of humanity”. WWPKG Tours detailed the rescue on Sunday in a Facebook post and commended tour group leader Foxman Hui and his members who were on a trip in Tasmania. They were out at sea on a Southern Lights sightseeing cruise in Hobart on Friday, when they came across two Hong...
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