Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1806, At the insistence of Napoleon, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg and thirteen minor principalities leave the Holy Roman Empire and form the Confederation of the Rhine. In 1913, Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. In 1971, Andriy Kovalenco, Ukrainian-Spanish rugby player was born. In 1977, Francesca Lubiani, Italian tennis player was born. In 1990, Bebé, Portuguese footballer was born. In 1991, Pablo Carreño Busta, Spanish tennis player was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.