Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1493, Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1895, Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (died 1960) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1936, Jan Němec, Czech director and screenwriter (died 2016) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1961, Shiva Rajkumar, Indian actor, singer, and producer was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1981, Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.