Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1931, Geeto Mongol, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (died 2013) was born. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1986, Hannaliis Jaadla, Estonian footballer was born. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 2003, Benny Carter, American trumpet player, saxophonist, and composer (born 1907) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2014, Emil Bobu, Romanian politician (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.