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 1933, Donald E. Westlake, American author and screenwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 1985, Paulo Vitor Barreto, Brazilian footballer was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer 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 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. 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.