Today in News History

On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1616, Samuel de Champlain returns to Quebec. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1930, Trevor Storer, English businessman, founded Pukka Pies (died 2013) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1973, Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1983, Peter Cincotti, American singer-songwriter and pianist was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1994, Nina Nesbitt, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.