Today in News History
On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1080, Ísleifur Gissurarson, Icelandic bishop (born 1006) passed away. In 1594, Portuguese forces under the command of Pedro Lopes de Sousa begin an unsuccessful invasion of the Kingdom of Kandy during the Campaign of Danture in Sri Lanka. In 1610, John Guy sets sail from Bristol with 39 other colonists for Newfoundland. In 1813, War of 1812: Three weeks of British raids on Fort Schlosser, Black Rock and Plattsburgh, New York commence. In 1841, Thomas Cook organises the first package excursion, from Leicester to Loughborough. In 1859, The United States discovers and claims Midway Atoll. In 1943, World War II: An Allied invasion fleet sails for Sicily (Operation Husky, July 10, 1943). In 1970, Air Canada Flight 621 crashes in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, killing all 109 people on board. In 2006, North Korea tests four short-range missiles, one medium-range missile and a long-range Taepodong-2. The long-range Taepodong-2 reportedly fails in mid-air over the Sea of Japan. In 2006, Gert Fredriksson, Swedish canoe racer (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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