Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1174, Amalric I of Jerusalem (born 1136) passed away. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1947, The Exodus 1947 heads to Palestine from France. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1989, Tobias Sana, Swedish footballer was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.