Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1489, Bahlul Lodi, sultan of Delhi passed away. In 1549, Edward Manners, 3rd Earl of Rutland (died 1587) was born. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1917, Satyendra Narayan Sinha, Indian statesman (died 2006) was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer 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. In 2012, Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.