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 1530, Claude Fauchet, French historian and author (died 1601) 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 1941, Liamine Zéroual, Algerian politician, 4th President of Algeria was born. In 1954, Les Cusworth, English rugby player was born. In 1965, Christophe Ruer, French pentathlete (died 2007) was born. In 1976, Bobby Skinstad, Zimbabwean-South African rugby union player was born. In 1989, Danilo Cavalcante, Brazilian convicted murderer was born. In 1990, Lucas Mendes, Brazilian footballer was born. In 2005, Alberto Lattuada, Italian actor, director, and screenwriter (born 1914) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.