Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 836, Pactum Sicardi, a peace treaty between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples, is signed. In 1925, Ciril Zlobec, Slovene poet, writer, translator, journalist and politician (died 2018) was born. In 1935, Paul Scoon, Grenadian politician, 2nd Governor-General of Grenada (died 2013) was born. In 1942, World War II: The 250-day Siege of Sevastopol in the Crimea ends when the city falls to Axis forces. In 1943, Geraldo Rivera, American lawyer, journalist, and author was born. In 1979, Renny Vega, Venezuelan footballer was born. In 1981, Dedé, Angolan footballer was born. In 1982, Three Iranian diplomats and a journalist are kidnapped in Lebanon by Phalange forces, and their fate remains unknown. In 1994, Rwandan genocide: Kigali, the Rwandan capital, is captured by the Rwandan Patriotic Front, ending the genocide in the city. In 2016, Abbas Kiarostami, Iranian film director, screenwriter, poet, and photographer (born 1940) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.