Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1807, Thomas Hawksley, English engineer and academic (died 1893) was born. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1854, George Eastman, American businessman, founded Eastman Kodak (died 1933) was born. In 1910, Charles Rolls, English engineer and businessman, co-founded Rolls-Royce Limited (born 1877) passed away. In 1935, Alfred Dreyfus, French colonel (born 1859) passed away. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1949, Rick Hendrick, American businessman, founded Hendrick Motorsports was born. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Amar Bose, American businessman, founded the Bose Corporation (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.