Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Robert II, Count of Artois (born 1250) passed away. In 1875, H. M. Brock, British painter and illustrator (died 1960) was born. In 1919, The eight-hour day and free Sunday become law for workers in the Netherlands. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1967, Jhumpa Lahiri, Indian American novelist and short story writer was born. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.