Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In -371 BC, The Battle of Leuctra shatters Sparta's reputation of military invincibility. In 1483, Richard III and Anne Neville are crowned King and Queen of England. In 1495, First Italian War: Battle of Fornovo: Charles VIII defeats the Holy League. In 1573, French Wars of Religion: Siege of La Rochelle ends. In 1779, Battle of Grenada: The French defeat British naval forces in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War. In 1937, Spanish Civil War: Battle of Brunete: The battle begins with Spanish Republican troops going on the offensive against the Nationalists to relieve pressure on Madrid. In 1962, William Faulkner, American novelist and short story writer, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1897) passed away. In 1972, Laurent Gaudé, French author and playwright was born. In 1975, The Comoros declares independence from France. In 1997, The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.