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 1947, Gareth Edwards, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster was born. In 1959, Tupou VI, King of Tonga was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1995, Luke Shaw, English footballer 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 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.