Today in News History
On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1797, Francisco Javier Echeverría, Mexican businessman and politician. President of Mexico (1841) (died 1852) was born. In 1820, Juan N. Méndez, Mexican general and interim president, 1876-1877 (died 1894) was born. In 1915, Porfirio Díaz, Mexican general and politician, 29th President of Mexico (born 1830) passed away. In 1942, Vicente Fox, Mexican businessman and politician, 35th President of Mexico was born. In 1986, Rodrigo Rojas and Carmen Gloria Quintana are burnt alive during a street demonstration against the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet in Chile. In 1987, Esteban Granero, Spanish footballer was born. In 1988, Lee Chung-yong, South Korean footballer was born. In 1994, Andrés Escobar, Colombian footballer (born 1967) passed away. In 2000, Vicente Fox Quesada is elected the first President of México from an opposition party, the Partido Acción Nacional, after more than 70 years of continuous rule by the Partido Revolucionario Institucional. In 2015, Jacobo Zabludovsky, Mexican journalist (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Mexico fans are dreaming big: '¿Y si sí?' explained
The simple three word expression — which roughly translates to What if yes? — has given Mexican fans all over the world renewed hope during the World Cup festivities. What if Mexico can win the World Cup?
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