Today in News History

On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1794, French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of Fleurus marks the first successful military use of aircraft and turns the tide of the War of the First Coalition. In 1906, The first Grand Prix motor race is held at Le Mans. In 1917, World War I: The American Expeditionary Forces begin to arrive in France. They will first enter combat in the Battle of Hamel on July 4. In 1960, Madagascar gains its independence from France. In 1974, Derek Jeter, American baseball player was born. In 1977, Elvis Presley held his final concert in Indianapolis, Indiana at Market Square Arena. In 1981, Dan-Air Flight 240, flying to East Midlands Airport, crashes in Nailstone, Leicestershire. All three crew members perish. In 1988, The first crash of an Airbus A320 occurs when Air France Flight 296Q crashes at Mulhouse-Habsheim Airfield in Habsheim, France, during an air show, killing three of the 136 people on board. In 1991, Houssem Chemali, French footballer was born. In 2012, Sverker Åström, Swedish diplomat, Swedish Permanent Representative to the United Nations (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.