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 1468, Juan del Encina, Spanish poet, playwright, and composer (probable; (died 1530) was born. In 1477, Jacopo Sadoleto, Italian cardinal (died 1547) was born. In 1536, Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch priest and philosopher (born 1466) passed away. In 1543, King Henry VIII of England marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr, at Hampton Court Palace. In 1580, The Ostrog Bible, one of the early printed Bibles in a Slavic language, is published. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1712, Richard Cromwell, English academic and politician (born 1626) passed away. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1973, Christian Vieri, Italian footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.