Today in News History

On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 987, Hugh Capet is crowned King of France, the first of the Capetian dynasty that would rule France until the French Revolution in 1792. In 1754, French and Indian War: George Washington surrenders Fort Necessity to French forces. In 1874, Jean Collas, French rugby player and tug of war competitor (died 1928) was born. In 1940, World War II: The Royal Navy attacks the French naval squadron in Algeria, to ensure that it will not fall under German control. Of the four French battleships present, one is sunk, two are damaged, and one escapes back to France. In 1954, Les Cusworth, English rugby player was born. In 1973, Paul Rauhihi, New Zealand rugby league player was born. In 1976, Bobby Skinstad, Zimbabwean-South African rugby union player was born. In 1976, Henry Olonga, Zimbabwean cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1988, Winston Reid, New Zealand-Danish footballer was born. In 1990, Nathan Gardner, Australian rugby league player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.