Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1974, Gregory Shane Helms, American professional wrestler was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) passed away. In 2012, Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.