Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1616, Samuel de Champlain returns to Quebec. In 1914, The US Navy launches the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first standard-type battleship. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1953, Angélica Aragón, Mexican film, television, and stage actress and singer was born. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1988, Étienne Capoue, French footballer was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2002, Amad, Ivorian footballer was born. In 2009, Reg Fleming, Canadian-American ice hockey player (born 1936) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.