Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1662, Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria (died 1726) was born. In 1906, Herbert Wehner, German politician, Minister of Intra-German Relations (died 1990) was born. In 1920, In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. In 1931, Tab Hunter, American actor and singer (died 2018) was born. In 1933, Jim Carlen, American football player and coach (died 2012) was born. In 1934, Engelbert Zaschka of Germany flies his large human-powered aircraft, the Zaschka Human-Power Aircraft, about 20 meters at Berlin Tempelhof Airport without assisted take-off. In 1940, World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1947, The Exodus 1947 heads to Palestine from France. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.