Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1468, Juan del Encina, Spanish poet, playwright, and composer (probable; (died 1530) was born. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1929, Robert Henri, American painter and educator (born 1865) passed away. In 1944, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887) passed away. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1979, Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. In 2014, Nestor Basterretxea, Spanish painter and sculptor (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The portrait shedding light on Spain’s decisive role in US independence: ‘This is proof that we are founders, not outsiders’
Growing recognition of the military leader Bernardo de Gálvez is helping highlight the role played by Spain and Latin America in the founding of the United States
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