Today in News History

On July 9, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 491, Odoacer makes a night assault with his Heruli guardsmen, engaging Theoderic the Great in Ad Pinetam. Both sides suffer heavy losses, but in the end Theodoric forces Odoacer back into Ravenna. In 518, Anastasius I Dicorus, Byzantine emperor (born 430) passed away. In 1889, Léo Dandurand, American-Canadian ice hockey player, coach, and referee (died 1964) was born. In 1947, O. J. Simpson, American football player and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1963, Klaus Theiss, German footballer was born. In 1992, Eric Sevareid, American journalist (born 1912) passed away. In 1994, Bill Mosienko, Canadian ice hockey player (born 1921) passed away. In 2002, The African Union is established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, replacing the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The organization's first chairman is Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa. In 2004, Paul Klebnikov, American journalist and historian (born 1963) passed away. In 2019, Ross Perot, American businessman and politician (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.