Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1966, D. T. Suzuki, Japanese philosopher and author (born 1870) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.