Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1884, Bob Diry, Austrian-born wrestler and boxer (died 1935) was born. In 1913, Willis Lamb, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2008) was born. In 1928, Elias James Corey, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1936, Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) was born. In 1942, Steve Young, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2016) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.