Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1067, John Komnenos, Byzantine general passed away. In 1441, Kyōgoku Takakazu, Japanese nobleman passed away. In 1845, Henrik Wergeland, Norwegian linguist, poet, and playwright (born 1808) passed away. In 1907, Weary Dunlop, Australian colonel and surgeon (died 1993) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.