Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1667, An English fleet completes the destruction of a French merchant fleet off Fort St Pierre, Martinique during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. In 1777, American forces retreating from Fort Ticonderoga are defeated in the Battle of Hubbardton. In 1798, As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance with France sparking the "Quasi-War". In 1833, Félicien Rops, Belgian painter and illustrator (died 1898) was born. In 1851, Charles Albert Tindley, American minister and composer (died 1933) was born. In 1941, The US occupation of Iceland replaces the UK's occupation. In 1941, John Fru Ndi, Cameroonian politician (died 2023) was born. In 1960, Ralph Sampson, American basketball player and coach was born. In 1991, Yugoslav Wars: The Brioni Agreement ends the ten-day independence war in Slovenia against the rest of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. In 2019, The United States women's national soccer team defeated the Netherlands 2-0 at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup Final in Lyon, France. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

US Loses to Belgium in World Cup Match Amid Controversy

Bloomberg

July 7, 2026

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US Loses to Belgium in World Cup Match Amid Controversy

Team USA’s run in the World Cup came to an end on Monday as it failed to make the quarterfinals, while outrage over FIFA’s decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to play continued to simmer. Bloomberg's Balazs Penz breaks down the latest developments. (Source: Bloomberg)

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