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 1913, Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. In 1924, Faidon Matthaiou, Greek basketball player and coach (died 2011) was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1988, LeSean McCoy, American football player was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.