Today in News History
On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 910, Luo Shaowei, Chinese warlord (born 877) passed away. In 940, Wang Jianli, Chinese general (born 871) passed away. In 1926, Lake Underwood, American race car driver and businessman (died 2008) was born. In 1942, Prince Michael of Kent was born. In 1960, Roland Ratzenberger, Austrian race car driver (died 1994) was born. In 1973, Keiko Ihara, Japanese race car driver was born. In 1976, Daijiro Kato, Japanese motorcycle racer (died 2003) was born. In 1982, Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino, American model, author and television personality was born. In 1991, Victor Chang, Chinese-Australian surgeon and physician (born 1936) passed away. In 2002, A Boeing 707 crashes near Bangui M'Poko International Airport in Bangui, Central African Republic, killing 28. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hong Kong police arrest driver after high-speed chase ends in 5-vehicle crash
Police have arrested a man after he fled a stop and led officers on a high-speed chase across Hong Kong Island, ending in a five-vehicle crash that left one person injured. The force said officers attempted to stop a suspicious car on Wah Fu Road near Waterfall Bay in Aberdeen at 4.57pm on Saturday, but the driver sped off, heading through the Aberdeen Tunnel towards Causeway Bay. At about 5.35pm, the driver collided with a taxi, a truck, two cars and a police vehicle on the Canal Road Flyover...
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