Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1886, Boris Grigoriev, Russian painter and illustrator (died 1939) was born. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1918, Roy Krenkel, American illustrator (died 1983) was born. In 1919, The eight-hour day and free Sunday become law for workers in the Netherlands. In 1920, In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. In 1934, Engelbert Zaschka of Germany flies his large human-powered aircraft, the Zaschka Human-Power Aircraft, about 20 meters at Berlin Tempelhof Airport without assisted take-off. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.