Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Marquis de St Ruth, French general passed away. In 1806, At the insistence of Napoleon, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg and thirteen minor principalities leave the Holy Roman Empire and form the Confederation of the Rhine. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1944, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887) passed away. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1965, Sanjay Manjrekar, Indian cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 2016, Goran Hadžić, Serbian politician (born 1958) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.