Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1831, Regulamentul Organic, a quasi-constitutional organic law is adopted in Wallachia, one of the two Danubian Principalities that were to become the basis of Romania. In 1878, Treaty of Berlin: The European powers redraw the map of the Balkans. Serbia, Montenegro and Romania become completely independent of the Ottoman Empire. In 1913, The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1950, Jurelang Zedkaia, Marshallese politician, 5th President of the Marshall Islands (died 2015) was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 2001, Kim Sin-jin, South Korean footballer was born. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.