Today in News History
On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 896, Dong Chang, Chinese warlord passed away. In 1767, Pitcairn Island is discovered by Midshipman Robert Pitcairn on an expeditionary voyage commanded by Philip Carteret. In 1839, The first state normal school in the United States, the forerunner to today's Framingham State University, opens in Lexington, Massachusetts with three students. In 1863, George Hull Ward, American general (born 1826) 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 1952, The SS United States sets sail on her maiden voyage to Southampton. During the voyage, the ship takes the Blue Riband away from the RMS Queen Mary. In 1965, Komsan Pohkong, Thai lawyer and academic was born. In 1971, Benedict Wong, English actor was born. In 1986, Kisenosato Yutaka, Japanese sumo wrestler was born. In 1998, Kim Dong-han, South Korean singer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hong Kong students tour PLA Navy warships for lesson on national defence
Groups of Hong Kong students on Friday had a lesson aboard two PLA Navy warships moored at Stonecutters Island’s Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks on Friday. They toured guided-missile destroyer Nanning and guided-missile frigate Hengyang, which arrived for a five-day port call that started on Thursday. The port call marked the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty on July 1. Pui Kiu College student Jas Xu said stepping into the ship cabins and observing the interior weapon...
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