Today in News History

On July 10, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1512, The Spanish conquest of Iberian Navarre commences with the capture of Goizueta. In 1515, Francisco de Toledo, Viceroy of Peru (died 1582) was born. In 1883, War of the Pacific: Chileans led by Alejandro Gorostiaga defeat Andrés Avelino Cáceres's Peruvian army at the Battle of Huamachuco, hastening the end of the war. In 1913, Salvador Espriu, Spanish author, poet, and playwright (died 1985) was born. In 1923, Amalia Mendoza, Mexican singer and actress (died 2001) was born. In 1972, Sofía Vergara, Colombian-American actress and producer was born. In 1979, Mvondo Atangana, Cameroon footballer was born. In 1980, Alejandro Millán, Mexican singer-songwriter and keyboard player was born. In 1997, Miguel Ángel Blanco, a member of Partido Popular (Spain), is kidnapped (and later murdered) in the Basque city of Ermua by ETA members, sparking widespread protests. In 2013, Concha García Campoy, Spanish journalist (born 1958) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.