Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1723, Jean-François Marmontel, French historian and author (died 1799) was born. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1912, Sergiu Celibidache, Romanian conductor and composer (died 1996) was born. In 1918, Roy Krenkel, American illustrator (died 1983) was born. In 1940, World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1944, Patricia Polacco, American author and illustrator was born. In 1988, Étienne Capoue, French footballer was born. In 1990, Mona Barthel, German tennis player was born. In 2014, Carin Mannheimer, Swedish author and screenwriter (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.