Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1926, Charles Wood Irish composer (born 1866) passed away. In 1947, Gareth Edwards, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster was born. In 1949, Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) passed away. In 1966, Annabel Croft, English tennis player and sportscaster was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.