Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1410, Ottoman Interregnum: Süleyman Çelebi defeats his brother Musa Çelebi outside the Ottoman capital, Edirne. In 1735, Mathematical calculations suggest that it is on this day that dwarf planet Pluto moved inside the orbit of Neptune for the last time before 1979. In 1912, Peta Taylor, English cricketer (died 1989) was born. In 1928, Bobo Olson, American boxer (died 2002) was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1984, Jacoby Jones, American football player (died 2024) was born. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.