Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Landulf IV, Lombard prince passed away. In 1260, The Livonian Order suffers its greatest defeat in the 13th century in the Battle of Durbe against the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1357, Bartolus de Saxoferrato Italian academic and jurist (born 1313) passed away. In 1558, Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul de Thermes at Gravelines. In 1789, Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau, French economist and academic (born 1715) passed away. In 1831, Regulamentul Organic, a quasi-constitutional organic law is adopted in Wallachia, one of the two Danubian Principalities that were to become the basis of Romania. In 1941, Ilmar Raud, Estonian chess player (born 1913) passed away. In 1979, Libuše Průšová, Czech tennis player was born. In 1984, Faf du Plessis, South African professional cricketer was born. In 2014, Lorin Maazel, French-American violinist, composer, and conductor (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.