Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. 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 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.