Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. 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 1913, Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. In 1941, Benny Parsons, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 2007) was born. In 1977, Francesca Lubiani, Italian tennis player was born. In 1977, Marco Silva, Portuguese football manager was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1990, Bebé, Portuguese footballer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2020, Wim Suurbier, Dutch football player (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.