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 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1961, Shiva Rajkumar, Indian actor, singer, and producer was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.