Today in News History

On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1882, The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1914, Babe Ruth makes his debut in Major League Baseball. In 1919, The eight-hour day and free Sunday become law for workers in the Netherlands. In 1934, Engelbert Zaschka of Germany flies his large human-powered aircraft, the Zaschka Human-Power Aircraft, about 20 meters at Berlin Tempelhof Airport without assisted take-off. In 1971, Pedro Rodríguez, Mexican racing driver (born 1940) passed away. In 1984, Yorman Bazardo, Venezuelan baseball player was born. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 1997, Ryan Rolison, American baseball player was born. In 2020, Frank Bolling, American baseball second baseman (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.