Today in News History

On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1918, Roy Krenkel, American illustrator (died 1983) was born. In 1959, Suzanne Vega, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer was born. In 1961, Antony Jenkins, English banker and businessman was born. In 1972, The first game of the World Chess Championship 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris Spassky starts. In 1974, Pär Lagerkvist, Swedish novelist, playwright, and poet Nobel Prize laureate (born 1891) passed away. In 1993, Heini Salonen, Finnish tennis player was born. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2007, Alfonso López Michelsen, Colombian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Colombia (born 1913) passed away. In 2015, André Leysen, Belgian businessman (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.