Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. In 1941, The Northern Rhodesian Labour Party holds its first congress in Nkana. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1950, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani physicist and academic was born. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1966, Nadeem Aslam, Pakistani-English author was born. In 1967, Jhumpa Lahiri, Indian American novelist and short story writer was born. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.