Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1070, Godelieve, Flemish saint (born 1049) passed away. In 1495, First Italian War: Battle of Fornovo: Charles VIII defeats the Holy League. In 1924, Louie Bellson, American drummer, composer, and bandleader (died 2009) was born. In 1931, Della Reese, American actress and singer (died 2017) was born. In 1939, Anti-Jewish legislation in prewar Nazi Germany closes the last remaining Jewish enterprises. In 1939, Gérard Bourgoin, French sports executive, president of AJ Auxerre (2011-2013) and (Ligue de Football Professionnel) (died 2025) was born. In 1957, John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time, as teenagers at Woolton Fete, three years before forming the Beatles. 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 2002, Dhirubhai Ambani, Indian businessman, founded Reliance Industries (born 1932) passed away. In 2020, Ennio Morricone, Italian composer, orchestrator, conductor, and trumpet player (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.