Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1920, Beah Richards, American actress (died 2000) was born. In 1934, Ole Evinrude, Norwegian-American inventor and businessman, invented the outboard motor (born 1877) passed away. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.