Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1493, Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. 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 1773, Johann Joachim Quantz, German flute player and composer (born 1697) passed away. In 1892, Bruno Schulz, Ukrainian-Polish author and painter (died 1942) was born. In 1934, Van Cliburn, American pianist and composer (died 2013) was born. In 1937, Guy Woolfenden, English composer and conductor (died 2016) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1962, Roger Wolfe Kahn, American composer and bandleader (born 1907) passed away. In 2010, Paulo Moura, Brazilian clarinetist and saxophonist (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.