Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1174, Baldwin IV, 13, becomes King of Jerusalem, with Raymond III, Count of Tripoli as regent and William of Tyre as chancellor. In 1616, Samuel de Champlain returns to Quebec. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1940, World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. In 1947, The Exodus 1947 heads to Palestine from France. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1987, Avi Ran, Israeli footballer (born 1963) passed away. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. In 2021, Renée Simonot, French actress (born 1911) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.