Today in News History

On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1931, Tab Hunter, American actor and singer (died 2018) was born. In 1937, George Gershwin, American pianist, songwriter, and composer (born 1898) passed away. In 1947, The Exodus 1947 heads to Palestine from France. In 1950, J. R. Morgan, Welsh author and academic was born. In 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is first published, in the United States. In 1962, First transatlantic satellite television transmission. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.