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 1904, Niño Ricardo, Spanish guitarist and composer (died 1972) was born. In 1912, Sergiu Celibidache, Romanian conductor and composer (died 1996) was born. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1968, Esera Tuaolo, American football player was born. In 1974, Alanas Chošnau, Lithuanian singer-songwriter was born. In 1976, Eduardo Nájera, Mexican-American basketball player and coach was born. In 1986, Raúl García, Spanish footballer was born. In 2002, Amad, Ivorian footballer was born. In 2007, Alfonso López Michelsen, Colombian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Colombia (born 1913) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.