Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1575, The Raid of the Redeswire is the last major battle between England and Scotland. In 1907, Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. staged his first Follies on the roof of the New York Theater in New York City. In 1955, Len Barker, American baseball player and coach was born. In 1962, Alitalia Flight 771 crashes in Junnar, Maharashtra, India, killing 94 people. In 1965, Jeremy Kyle, English talk show host was born. In 1990, Bill Cullen, American television panelist and game show host (born 1920) passed away. In 1997, Mizuho Habu, Japanese idol and model was born. In 2005, A series of four explosions occurs on London's transport system, killing 56 people, including four suicide bombers, and injuring over 700 others. In 2007, The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world. In 2013, Ben Pucci, American football player and sportscaster (born 1925) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Peak TV audience of 9.1 million for England’s World Cup win over Mexico

The Standard

July 7, 2026

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Peak TV audience of 9.1 million for England’s World Cup win over Mexico

Despite the one-hour long delayed kick off leading to a 2am start in the UK, the game was watched by an average of 7.8 million.

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