Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1798, The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1922, Gene Evans, American actor (died 1998) was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2002, Amad, Ivorian footballer was born. In 2007, Ed Mirvish, American-Canadian businessman and philanthropist, founded Honest Ed's (born 1914) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
ETS acquires ACT, consolidating two testing giants
The move comes as more colleges are going back to requiring standardized tests for admissions.
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ETS Acquires Standardized Test Provider ACT
ETS Acquires Standardized Test Provider ACT kathryn.palmer Tue, 06/30/2026 - 04:57 PM The acquisition comes amid growing demand for skills-based assessments and declining participation rates for traditional standardized tests. Byline(s) Kathryn Palmer
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