Today in News History

On July 10, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1512, The Spanish conquest of Iberian Navarre commences with the capture of Goizueta. In 1559, Henry II, king of France (born 1519) passed away. In 1924, Paavo Nurmi wins the 1,500 m and 5,000 m events at the Paris Olympics, with just an hour between the two races. In 1940, World War II: The Vichy government is established in France. In 1942, Sixto Rodriguez, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2023) was born. In 1997, In London, scientists report the findings of the DNA analysis of a Neanderthal skeleton which supports the "out of Africa theory" of human evolution, placing an "African Eve" at 100,000 to 200,000 years ago. In 1999, In women's association football, the United States defeats China in a penalty shoot-out at the Rose Bowl near Los Angeles to win the final match of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. Watched by 90,185 spectators, the final sets a new world record for attendance at a women's sporting event. In 2016, Portugal defeats France in the UEFA Euro 2016 Final to win their first European title. In 2017, Iraqi Civil War: Mosul is declared fully liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant by the government of Iraq. In 2019, The final Volkswagen Beetle rolls off the line in Puebla, Mexico; the last of 5,961 "Special Edition" cars will be exhibited in a museum. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.