Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1520, Spanish conquistadores defeat a larger Aztec army at the Battle of Otumba. In 1882, Yanka Kupala, Belarusian poet and writer (died 1941) was born. In 1898, Arnold Horween, American football player and coach (died 1985) was born. In 1917, Fidel Sánchez Hernández, Salvadoran general and politician, President of El Salvador (died 2003) was born. In 1923, Eduardo Falú, Argentinian guitarist and composer (died 2013) was born. In 1924, Eddie Romero, Filipino director, producer, and screenwriter (died 2013) was born. In 1953, Ernesto "Che" Guevara sets out on a trip through Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and El Salvador. In 1980, During the Lebanese Civil War, 83 Tiger militants are killed during what will be known as the Safra massacre. In 2006, Juan de Ávalos, Spanish sculptor (born 1911) passed away. In 2012, Ronaldo Cunha Lima, Brazilian poet and politician (born 1936) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.