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 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 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1623, William Bourchier, 3rd Earl of Bath (born 1557) passed away. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1964, Gaby Roslin, English television host and actress was born. In 2012, Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) passed away. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.