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 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1935, Satoshi Ōmura, Japanese biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1936, Jan Němec, Czech director and screenwriter (died 2016) was born. In 1936, Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. In 2024, Ruth Westheimer, German-American sex therapist (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.