Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1468, Juan del Encina, Spanish poet, playwright, and composer (probable; (died 1530) was born. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1852, Hipólito Yrigoyen, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 19th President of Argentina (died 1933) was born. In 1904, Pablo Neruda, Chilean poet and diplomat, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1973) was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1990, Bebé, Portuguese footballer was born. In 1991, James Rodríguez, Colombian footballer was born. In 1995, Evania Pelite, Australian rugby union player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.