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 1410, Ottoman Interregnum: Süleyman Çelebi defeats his brother Musa Çelebi outside the Ottoman capital, Edirne. 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 1956, Amitav Ghosh, Indian-American author and academic was born. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.