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On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1853, Cecil Rhodes, English-South African businessman and politician, 6th Prime Minister of the Cape Colony (died 1902) was born. In 1860, Robert Bacon, American colonel and politician, 39th United States Secretary of State (died 1919) was born. In 1902, Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., American colonel and politician, 3rd United States Ambassador to the United Nations (died 1985) was born. In 1908, Henri of Orléans, (died 1999) was born. In 1924, János Starker, Hungarian-American cellist and educator (died 2013) was born. In 1956, Horacio Cartes, Paraguayan businessman and politician, President of Paraguay was born. In 1973, Juvénal Habyarimana seizes power over Rwanda in a coup d'état. In 1993, Jorge Polanco, Dominican baseball player was born. In 1999, U.S. President Bill Clinton imposes trade and economic sanctions against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. In 1999, Suzan Lamens, Dutch tennis player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Sascoc president under investigation after claims made in anonymous emails
South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) president Barry Hendricks is being investigated after four allegations were made against him in two emails sent anonymously.
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