Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1468, Juan del Encina, Spanish poet, playwright, and composer (probable; (died 1530) was born. 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 1813, Claude Bernard, French physiologist and academic (died 1878) was born. In 1917, Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1936, Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.