Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1836, Antônio Carlos Gomes, Brazilian composer (died 1896) was born. In 1889, Tijuana, Mexico, is founded. In 1901, Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Belizean businesswoman, activist, and politician (died 1975) was born. In 1953, Patricia Reyes Spíndola, Mexican actress, director, and producer was born. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1976, Eduardo Nájera, Mexican-American basketball player and coach was born. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 2000, Pedro Mir, Dominican lawyer, author, and poet (born 1913) passed away. In 2007, Alfonso López Michelsen, Colombian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Colombia (born 1913) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.