Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. 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 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1879, Margherita Piazzola Beloch, Italian mathematician (died 1976) was born. In 1927, Conte Candoli, American trumpet player (died 2001) was born. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1985, Gianluca Curci, Italian footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.