Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1468, Juan del Encina, Spanish poet, playwright, and composer (probable; (died 1530) was born. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1868, Stefan George, German poet and translator (died 1933) was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1991, Pablo Carreño Busta, Spanish tennis player was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 2002, Nico Williams, Spanish footballer was born. In 2014, Nestor Basterretxea, Spanish painter and sculptor (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.