Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1927, Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013) was born. In 1936, Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1974, Gregory Shane Helms, American professional wrestler was born. In 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. In 1984, Jonathan Lewis, American football player was born. In 1988, LeSean McCoy, American football player was born. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.