Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1889, Tijuana, Mexico, is founded. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1901, Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Belizean businesswoman, activist, and politician (died 1975) was born. In 1953, Patricia Reyes Spíndola, Mexican actress, director, and producer was born. In 1953, Angélica Aragón, Mexican film, television, and stage actress and singer was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1976, Eduardo Nájera, Mexican-American basketball player and coach was born. In 1976, León de Greiff, Colombian poet and educator (born 1895) passed away. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 2007, Alfonso López Michelsen, Colombian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Colombia (born 1913) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.