Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1495, First Italian War: Battle of Fornovo: Charles VIII defeats the Holy League. In 1914, Vince McMahon Sr., American wrestling promoter, founded WWE (died 1984) was born. In 1931, László Tábori, Hungarian runner and coach (died 2018) was born. In 1933, The first Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played in Chicago's Comiskey Park. The American League defeated the National League 4-2. In 1947, Referendum held in Sylhet to decide its fate in the Partition of India. In 1957, John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time, as teenagers at Woolton Fete, three years before forming the Beatles. In 1962, Todd Bennett, English runner and coach (died 2013) was born. In 1988, Kevin Fickentscher, Swiss footballer was born. In 1997, The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. In 2003, The 70-metre Yevpatoria Planetary Radar sends a METI message (Cosmic Call 2) to five stars: Hip 4872, HD 245409, 55 Cancri (HD 75732), HD 10307 and 47 Ursae Majoris (HD 95128). The messages will arrive to these stars in 2036, 2040, 2044, and 2049, respectively. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.