Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 783, Bertrada of Laon, Frankish queen (born 720) passed away. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1956, Sandi Patty, American singer and pianist was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1981, Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.