Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1852, Hipólito Yrigoyen, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 19th President of Argentina (died 1933) was born. In 1970, Aure Atika, Portuguese-French actress, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1977, Marco Silva, Portuguese football manager was born. In 1978, Michelle Rodriguez, American actress was born. In 1982, Antonio Cassano, Italian footballer was born. In 1990, João Saldanha, Brazilian footballer, manager, and journalist (born 1917) passed away. In 1995, Evania Pelite, Australian rugby union player was born. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.