Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 927, King Constantine II of Scotland, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred of Bamburgh and King Owain of the Cumbrians accepted the overlordship of King Æthelstan of England, leading to seven years of peace in the north. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1870, Louis II, Prince of Monaco (died 1949) was born. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1884, Amedeo Modigliani, Italian painter and sculptor (died 1920) was born. In 1926, Gertrude Bell, English archaeologist and spy (born 1868) passed away. In 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 1966, Annabel Croft, English tennis player and sportscaster was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.