Today in News History

On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1754, French and Indian War: George Washington surrenders Fort Necessity to French forces. In 1849, France invades the Roman Republic and restores the Papal States. In 1928, Evelyn Anthony, English author (died 2018) was born. In 1932, Richard Mellon Scaife, American businessman (died 2014) was born. In 1933, Edward Brandt, Jr., American physician and mathematician (died 2007) was born. In 1940, World War II: The Royal Navy attacks the French naval squadron in Algeria, to ensure that it will not fall under German control. Of the four French battleships present, one is sunk, two are damaged, and one escapes back to France. In 1944, World War II: The Minsk Offensive clears German troops from the city. In 1988, The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey is completed, providing the second connection between the continents of Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus. In 2006, Joseph Goguen, American computer scientist, developed the OBJ programming language (born 1941) passed away. In 2013, President of Egypt Mohamed Morsi is removed from office by the military after four days of protests all over the country calling for his resignation, to which he did not respond. The president of the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt, Adly Mansour, is declared acting president until further elections are held. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.