Today in News History

On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1807, In Buenos Aires the local militias repel the British soldiers within the Second English Invasion. In 1829, Ignacio Mariscal, Mexican politician and diplomat, Secretary of Foreign Affairs for Mexico (died 1910) was born. In 1901, Julio Libonatti, Italian-Argentinian footballer (died 1981) was born. In 1945, Humberto Benítez Treviño, Mexican lawyer and politician, Attorney General of Mexico was born. In 1950, Korean War: Task Force Smith: American and North Korean forces first clash, in the Battle of Osan. In 1950, Carlos Caszely, Chilean footballer was born. In 1965, Porfirio Rubirosa, Dominican race car driver, polo player, and diplomat (born 1909) passed away. In 1984, The United States Supreme Court gives its United States v. Leon decision providing a good-faith exception from the Fourth Amendment exclusionary rule against use of evidence obtained through defective warrants in criminal trials. In 1985, Megan Rapinoe, American soccer player was born. In 2006, North Korea tests four short-range missiles, one medium-range missile and a long-range Taepodong-2. The long-range Taepodong-2 reportedly fails in mid-air over the Sea of Japan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.