Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 783, Bertrada of Laon, Frankish queen (born 720) passed away. In 927, King Constantine II of Scotland, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred of Bamburgh and King Owain of the Cumbrians accepted the overlordship of King Æthelstan of England, leading to seven years of peace in the north. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1984, Michael McGovern, Northern Irish footballer was born. In 2013, Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) passed away. In 2014, Nestor Basterretxea, Spanish painter and sculptor (born 1924) passed away. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.