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 1493, Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. 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 1949, Rick Hendrick, American businessman, founded Hendrick Motorsports was born. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 1995, Jordyn Wieber, American gymnast 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 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, James P. Hogan, English-American author (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.