Today in News History

On July 10, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1559, Henry II, king of France (born 1519) passed away. In 1924, Paavo Nurmi wins the 1,500 m and 5,000 m events at the Paris Olympics, with just an hour between the two races. In 1940, World War II: The Vichy government is established in France. In 1943, Arthur Ashe, American tennis player and journalist (died 1993) was born. In 1974, An EgyptAir Tupolev Tu-154 stalls and crashes at Cairo International Airport, killing all six people on board. In 1983, Sherif Ekramy, Egyptian footballer was born. In 1999, In women's association football, the United States defeats China in a penalty shoot-out at the Rose Bowl near Los Angeles to win the final match of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. Watched by 90,185 spectators, the final sets a new world record for attendance at a women's sporting event. In 2011, Roland Petit, French dancer and choreographer (born 1924) passed away. In 2016, Portugal defeats France in the UEFA Euro 2016 Final to win their first European title. In 2017, Iraqi Civil War: Mosul is declared fully liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant by the government of Iraq. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.