Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1804, A duel occurs in which the Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr mortally wounds former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. In 1965, Ernesto Hoost, Dutch kick-boxer and sportscaster was born. In 1972, The first game of the World Chess Championship 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris Spassky starts. In 1972, Cormac Battle, English-Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer was born. In 1977, Brandon Short, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1993, Rebecca Bross, American gymnast was born. In 1994, Nina Nesbitt, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2020, Marc Angelucci, American attorney and men's rights activist, Vice-president of the National Coalition for Men (born 1968) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.