Today in News History
On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1901, Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Belizean businesswoman, activist, and politician (died 1975) was born. In 1905, Muhammad Abduh, Egyptian jurist and scholar (born 1849) passed away. In 1953, Ivan Toms, South African physician and activist (died 2008) was born. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1974, Alanas Chošnau, Lithuanian singer-songwriter was born. In 1977, Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1987, Shigeaki Kato, Japanese singer was born. In 1989, Shimanoumi Koyo, Japanese sumo wrestler was born. In 1991, Mokhtar Dahari, Malaysian footballer and coach (born 1953) passed away. In 1999, Helen Forrest, American singer (born 1917) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
"I need my freedom": Daughter of gospel singer Baba Ayewa cries out to Nigerians for help
Funmi Adelakun, daughter of gospel legend Baba Ayewa, cried out for help after years of alleged control, revealing that she is stranded and seeking freedom
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