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 1801, French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36 comets, more than any other person in history. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1968, Esera Tuaolo, American football player was born. In 1976, Eduardo Nájera, Mexican-American basketball player and coach was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2000, Pedro Mir, Dominican lawyer, author, and poet (born 1913) passed away. In 2015, André Leysen, Belgian businessman (born 1927) passed away. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.