Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1067, John Komnenos, Byzantine general passed away. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1493, Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.