Today in News History
On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1903, Ace Bailey, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (died 1992) was born. In 1905, Johnny Gibson, American hurdler and coach (died 2006) was born. In 1916, John Kundla, American basketball player and coach (died 2017) was born. In 1944, World War II: The Minsk Offensive clears German troops from the city. In 1967, The Aden Emergency: The Battle of the Crater in which the British Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders retake the Crater district following the Arab Police mutiny. In 1970, The Troubles: The "Falls Curfew" begins in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1976, Bobby Skinstad, Zimbabwean-South African rugby union player was born. In 1990, Nathan Gardner, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2010, Abu Daoud, Palestinian terrorist, planned the Munich massacre (born 1937) passed away. In 2014, Tim Flood, Irish hurler and coach (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Injury-hit Hawks defence short of Battle against Demons

Already missing several frontline players, Hawthorn have been dealt a late blow ahead of Saturday's big top-eight match against Melbourne in Launceston.
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