Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1675, Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco, Italian violinist and composer (died 1742) was born. In 1742, Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco, Italian violinist and composer (born 1675) passed away. In 1884, Amedeo Modigliani, Italian painter and sculptor (died 1920) was born. In 1927, Conte Candoli, American trumpet player (died 2001) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1985, Gianluca Curci, Italian footballer was born. In 1996, Moussa Dembélé, French footballer was born. In 2010, Paulo Moura, Brazilian clarinetist and saxophonist (born 1932) passed away. In 2014, Nestor Basterretxea, Spanish painter and sculptor (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.