Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1975, Amir-Abbas Fakhravar, Iranian journalist and activist was born. In 1981, Roman Shirokov, Russian footballer was born. In 1982, While attempting to return to Sheremetyevo International Airport, Aeroflot Flight 411, an Ilyushin Il-62, crashes near Mendeleyevo, Moscow Oblast, killing all 90 people on board. In 1989, The Tel Aviv-Jerusalem bus 405 suicide attack: Sixteen bus passengers are killed when a member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad took control of the bus and drove it over a cliff. In 1990, Jamal Idris, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1990, Justin Schultz, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1997, The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. In 2013, At least 42 people are killed in a shooting at a school in Yobe State, Nigeria. In 2013, A 73-car oil train derails in the town of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec and explodes into flames, killing at least 47 people and destroying more than 30 buildings in the town's central area. In 2020, Mary Kay Letourneau, American child rapist (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.