Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Gunther, margrave of Merseburg passed away. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1606, Roland Fréart de Chambray (died 1676) was born. In 1607, Wenceslaus Hollar, Czech-English painter and illustrator (died 1677) was born. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1789, Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau, French economist and academic (born 1715) passed away. In 1929, Svein Ellingsen, Norwegian visual artist and hymnist (died 2020) was born. In 1941, Ehud Manor, Israeli songwriter and translator (died 2005) was born. In 1985, Charlotte Dujardin, English equestrian was born. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.