Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In -362 BC, Battle of Mantinea: The Thebans, led by Epaminondas, defeated the Spartans. In 1918, World War I: The Battle of Hamel, a successful attack by the Australian Corps against German positions near the town of Le Hamel on the Western Front. In 1962, Pam Shriver, American tennis player and sportscaster was born. In 1969, Wilfred Mugeyi, Zimbabwean footballer and coach was born. In 1972, Stephen Giles, Canadian canoe racer and engineer was born. In 1979, Renny Vega, Venezuelan footballer was born. In 1980, Kwame Steede, Bermudan footballer was born. In 1994, Rwandan genocide: Kigali, the Rwandan capital, is captured by the Rwandan Patriotic Front, ending the genocide in the city. In 2004, Greece beats Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2004 Final and becomes European Champion for first time in its history. In 2015, Chile claims its first title in international football by defeating Argentina in the 2015 Copa América Final. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.