Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 927, King Constantine II of Scotland, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred of Bamburgh and King Owain of the Cumbrians accepted the overlordship of King Æthelstan of England, leading to seven years of peace in the north. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1924, Faidon Matthaiou, Greek basketball player and coach (died 2011) was born. In 1936, Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1971, Kristi Yamaguchi, American figure skater was born. In 1974, Gregory Shane Helms, American professional wrestler was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2020, Wim Suurbier, Dutch football player (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.