Today in News History
On July 8, 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 1917, Fidel Sánchez Hernández, Salvadoran general and politician, President of El Salvador (died 2003) 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 1941, Marco Bollesan, Italian rugby player and coach (died 2021) was born. In 1971, Claude Gauvreau, Canadian poet and playwright (born 1925) passed away. In 1978, The Solomon Islands becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1983, Justin Davies, Australian footballer was born. In 2007, The first Live Earth benefit concert was held in 11 locations around the world. 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.
USA v Belgium: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live
Kick-off time: 5pm local/10am AEST/1am BST/8pm EDT Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail BeauAs we prepare for our fifth US match, it has to be stressed: the red-and-white, “wavy flag” themed kits the USMNT have sported this summer are quite possibly the most popular shirts the US has ever worn. They are absolutely, positively everywhere, seen in far greater numbers than the other fan favorites of the past — the “Waldos,” the “Bomb Pops,” etc ...Ironically, the second-most frequently spotted kits this summer are easily Adidas’ old “Denim Kits” from 1994, which were always a curiosity to see in years past. Adidas re-released them ahead of this summer’s tournament, and they’ve sold thousands upon thousands of them. You love to see it. Continue reading...
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