Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. 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 1944, Delia Ephron, American author, playwright, and screenwriter was born. In 1951, Brian Grazer, American screenwriter and producer, founded Imagine Entertainment was born. In 1970, Aure Atika, Portuguese-French actress, director, and screenwriter was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. 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 2013, Amar Bose, American businessman, founded the Bose Corporation (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.