Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Pandulf II, Lombard prince passed away. In 1105, Rashi, French rabbi and commentator (born 1040) passed away. In 1260, The Livonian Order suffers its greatest defeat in the 13th century in the Battle of Durbe against the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1527, John Dee, English-Welsh mathematician, astronomer, and astrologer (died 1609) was born. In 1909, Souphanouvong, 1st President of Laos (died 1995) was born. In 1927, Ian Reed, Australian discus thrower (died 2020) was born. In 1996, Pandro S. Berman, American director, producer, and production manager (born 1905) passed away. In 2005, Robert E. Ogren, American zoologist (born 1922) passed away. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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