Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1468, Juan del Encina, Spanish poet, playwright, and composer (probable; (died 1530) was born. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1852, Hipólito Yrigoyen, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 19th President of Argentina (died 1933) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1927, Conte Candoli, American trumpet player (died 2001) was born. In 1956, Mario Soto, Dominican baseball player was born. In 1961, Mazo de la Roche, Canadian author and playwright (born 1879) passed away. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.