Today in News History

On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1770, The Battle of Chesma between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire begins. In 1940, World War II: Foreign relations of Vichy France are severed with the United Kingdom. In 1950, Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan. In 1962, The official independence of Algeria is proclaimed after an eight-year-long war with France. In 1967, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, Iraqi politician, 80th Prime Minister of Iraq was born. In 1987, Sri Lankan Civil War: The LTTE uses suicide attacks on the Sri Lankan Army for the first time. The Black Tigers are born and, in the following years, will continue to kill with the tactic. In 1989, Iran-Contra affair: Oliver North is sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gerhard A. Gesell to a three-year suspended prison term, two years probation, $150,000 in fines and 1,200 hours community service. His convictions are later overturned. In 2006, North Korea tests four short-range missiles, one medium-range missile and a long-range Taepodong-2. The long-range Taepodong-2 reportedly fails in mid-air over the Sea of Japan. In 2008, Hasan Doğan, Turkish businessman (born 1956) passed away. In 2009, A series of violent riots break out in Ürümqi, the capital city of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.