Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1174, Baldwin IV, 13, becomes King of Jerusalem, with Raymond III, Count of Tripoli as regent and William of Tyre as chancellor. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1944, Lou Hudson, American basketball player and coach (died 2014) was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1951, Ed Ott, American baseball player and coach (died 2024) was born. In 1966, Rod Strickland, American basketball player and coach was born. In 1980, Tyson Kidd, Canadian wrestler was born. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2014, Bill McGill, American basketball player (born 1939) passed away. In 2024, Monte Kiffin, American football coach (born 1940) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.