Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 969, Olga of Kiev (born 890) passed away. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1406, William, Margrave of Hachberg-Sausenberg (died 1482) was born. In 1688, Narai, Thai king (born 1629) passed away. In 1774, Sir William Johnson, 1st Baronet, Irish-English general (born 1715) passed away. In 1906, Harry von Zell, American actor and announcer (died 1981) was born. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1957, Prince Karim Husseini Aga Khan IV inherits the office of Imamat as the 49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismai'li worldwide, after the death of Sir Sultan Mahommed Shah Aga Khan III. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.