Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1628, Tokugawa Mitsukuni, Japanese daimyō (died 1701) was born. In 1735, Mathematical calculations suggest that it is on this day that dwarf planet Pluto moved inside the orbit of Neptune for the last time before 1979. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1921, The Red Army captures Mongolia from the White Army and establishes the Mongolian People's Republic. In 1923, Tun Tun, Indian actress and comedian (died 2003) was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1957, Prince Karim Husseini Aga Khan IV inherits the office of Imamat as the 49th Imam of Shia Imami Ismai'li worldwide, after the death of Sir Sultan Mahommed Shah Aga Khan III. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. In 1975, Lil' Kim, American rapper and producer was born. In 1991, Mokhtar Dahari, Malaysian footballer and coach (born 1953) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.