Today in News History
On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1090, Egbert II, Margrave of Meissen (born c. 1060) passed away. In 1886, Karl Benz officially unveils the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, the first purpose-built automobile. In 1917, João Saldanha, Brazilian footballer, manager, and journalist (died 1990) was born. In 1922, Theo Brokmann Jr., Dutch football player (died 2003) was born. In 1926, Laurence Street, Australian jurist and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New South Wales (died 2018) was born. In 1938, United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicates the Eternal Light Peace Memorial and lights the eternal flame at Gettysburg Battlefield. In 1988, United States Navy warship USS Vincennes shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard. In 1988, The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey is completed, providing the second connection between the continents of Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus. In 2011, Ali Bahar, Bahraini singer and guitarist (born 1960) passed away. In 2012, Nguyễn Hữu Có, Vietnamese general and politician (born 1925) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Khamenei’s coffin placed in Tehran religious complex as Iran begins days-long funeral
The body of Iran’s supreme leader, killed in US-Israeli strikes that triggered the Middle East war, arrived at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla on Friday ahead of his funeral, state media reported. Millions of people and a coterie of foreign dignitaries were expected to attend Saturday’s official ceremony for Ali Khamenei, with Tehran’s chief negotiator calling for a massive turnout to avenge his death. Photos showed mourners carrying Khamenei’s coffin, emblazoned with Iran’s tricolour flag, into the...
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