Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1910, Charles Rolls, English engineer and businessman, co-founded Rolls-Royce Limited (born 1877) passed away. In 1913, Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. In 1925, Roger Smith, American businessman (died 2007) was born. In 1949, Rick Hendrick, American businessman, founded Hendrick Motorsports was born. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. In 2012, Roger Payne, English mountaineer (born 1956) passed away. 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.