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 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1863, Albert Calmette, French physician, bacteriologist, and immunologist (died 1933) was born. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1935, Satoshi Ōmura, Japanese biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1976, Anna Friel, English actress was born. In 1978, Topher Grace, American actor was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.