Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1070, Godelieve, Flemish saint (born 1049) passed away. 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 1791, At Padua, the Emperor Leopold II calls on the monarchs of Europe to join him in demanding the king of France Louis XVI's freedom. In 1933, The first Major League Baseball All-Star Game is played in Chicago's Comiskey Park. The American League defeated the National League 4-2. 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 1974, Zé Roberto, Brazilian footballer was born. In 1990, Justin Schultz, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1995, In the Bosnian War, under the command of General Ratko Mladić, Serbia begins its attack on the Bosnian town of Srebrenica. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.