Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1806, At the insistence of Napoleon, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg and thirteen minor principalities leave the Holy Roman Empire and form the Confederation of the Rhine. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1888, Zygmunt Janiszewski, Polish mathematician and academic (died 1920) was born. In 1909, Fritz Leonhardt, German engineer, designed Fernsehturm Stuttgart (died 1999) 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 1954, Wolfgang Dremmler, German footballer and coach was born. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1962, Roger Wolfe Kahn, American composer and bandleader (born 1907) passed away. In 1992, Bartosz Bereszyński, Polish footballer was born. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.