Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1603, Kenelm Digby, English astrologer, courtier, and diplomat (died 1665) was born. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1966, Nadeem Aslam, Pakistani-English author was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1994, Gary Kildall, American computer scientist, founded Digital Research (born 1942) passed away. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 1999, Jan Sloot, Dutch computer scientist and electronics technician (born 1945) passed away. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2007, Glenda Adams, Australian author and academic (born 1939) passed away. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.