Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1892, Alexander Cartwright, American firefighter, invented baseball (born 1820) passed away. In 1937, Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1956, Mario Soto, Dominican baseball player was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 2000, Vinícius Júnior, Brazilian footballer was born. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.