Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1926, Gertrude Bell, English archaeologist and spy (born 1868) passed away. In 1927, Conte Candoli, American trumpet player (died 2001) was born. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 1969, Jesse Pintado, Mexican-American guitarist (died 2006) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.