Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. 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 1960, Orlyonok, the main Young Pioneer camp of the Russian SFSR, is founded. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1990, João Saldanha, Brazilian footballer, manager, and journalist (born 1917) passed away. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. 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.