Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1949, Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) passed away. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1969, Alan Mullally, English cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 1984, Michael McGovern, Northern Irish footballer was born. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.