Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1936, Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) was born. In 1943, Christine McVie, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (died 2022) was born. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.