Today in News History
On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 458, Anatolius of Constantinople, Byzantine patriarch and saint (born 449) passed away. In 896, Dong Chang, Chinese warlord passed away. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The Iroquois, allied with Britain, killed 360 people in the Wyoming Valley massacre. In 1846, Achilles Alferaki, Russian composer and politician, Governor of Taganrog (died 1919) was born. In 1863, American Civil War: The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett's Charge. In 1913, Confederate veterans at the Great Reunion of 1913 reenact Pickett's Charge; upon reaching the high-water mark of the Confederacy they are met by the outstretched hands of friendship from Union survivors. In 1944, World War II: The Minsk Offensive clears German troops from the city. In 1970, Serhiy Honchar, Ukrainian cyclist was born. In 1986, Kisenosato Yutaka, Japanese sumo wrestler was born. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Troy Mercanti: Mongols bikie fronts court over insignia charge, telling media alleged offence involved clothes
Outside court, Mercanti donned a long-sleeve shirt with the phrases, ‘Keep punchin’ and ‘Tough times don’t last, tough people do’.
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