Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1410, Ottoman Interregnum: Süleyman Çelebi defeats his brother Musa Çelebi outside the Ottoman capital, Edirne. In 1889, Tijuana, Mexico, is founded. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1921, The Red Army captures Mongolia from the White Army and establishes the Mongolian People's Republic. In 1953, Angélica Aragón, Mexican film, television, and stage actress and singer was born. In 1957, Prince Karim Husseini Aga Khan IV inherits the office of Imamat as the 49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismai'li worldwide, after the death of Sir Sultan Mahommed Shah Aga Khan III. In 1979, Raio Piiroja, Estonian footballer was born. In 1987, Avi Ran, Israeli footballer (born 1963) passed away. In 2013, Emik Avakian, Iranian-American inventor (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.