Today in News History

On July 10, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 551, A major earthquake strikes Beirut, triggering a devastating tsunami that affects the coastal towns of Byzantine Phoenicia, causing thousands of deaths. In 1401, Timur attacks the Jalairid Sultanate and destroys Baghdad. In 1875, The Herzegovina Uprising against Ottoman rule begins, which would last until 1878 and have far-reaching implications throughout the Balkans. In 1929, Hassan II of Morocco (died 1999) was born. In 1955, Willie Wilson, American baseball player and manager was born. In 1988, Raul Rusescu, Romanian footballer was born. In 1999, Days of student protests begin after Iranian police and hardliners attack a student dormitory at the University of Tehran. In 2011, South Sudan gains independence and secedes from Sudan. In 2011, A rally takes place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to call for fairer elections in the country. In 2015, Saud bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabian economist and politician, Saudi Arabian Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1940) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.