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 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1984, Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter was born. In 1996, Moussa Dembélé, French 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 2013, Amar Bose, American businessman, founded the Bose Corporation (born 1929) passed away. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. In 2020, Wim Suurbier, Dutch football player (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.