Today in News History

On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1804, A duel occurs in which the Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1925, Nicolai Gedda, Swedish operatic tenor (died 2017) was born. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1953, Angélica Aragón, Mexican film, television, and stage actress and singer was born. In 1965, Tony Cottee, English footballer, manager, and sportscaster was born. In 1970, Justin Chambers, American actor was born. In 1978, Massimiliano Rosolino, Italian swimmer was born. In 1995, Tyler Medeiros, Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer was born. In 2020, Marc Angelucci, American attorney and men's rights activist, Vice-president of the National Coalition for Men (born 1968) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.