Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1924, Charlie Tully, Northern Irish footballer and manager (died 1971) was born. In 1928, Bobo Olson, American boxer (died 2002) was born. In 1972, Cormac Battle, English-Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer was born. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2006, Barnard Hughes, American actor (born 1915) passed away. In 2009, Arturo Gatti, Italian-Canadian boxer (born 1972) passed away. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.