Today in News History
On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1346, Charles IV, Count of Luxembourg and King of Bohemia, is elected King of the Romans. In 1405, Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world for the first time. In 1848, Waterloo railway station in London opens. In 1920, Zecharia Sitchin, Russian-American author (died 2010) was born. In 1921, The Red Army captures Mongolia from the White Army and establishes the Mongolian People's Republic. In 1956, Robin Renucci, French actor and director was born. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 2009, Ji Xianlin, Chinese linguist and paleographer (born 1911) passed away. In 2010, Spain defeats the Netherlands to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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