Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1489, Bahlul Lodi, sultan of Delhi passed away. In 1576, Mughal Empire annexes Bengal after defeating the Bengal Sultanate at the Battle of Rajmahal. In 1806, At the insistence of Napoleon, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg and thirteen minor principalities leave the Holy Roman Empire and form the Confederation of the Rhine. In 1850, Otto Schoetensack, German anthropologist and academic (died 1912) was born. In 1909, Fritz Leonhardt, German engineer, designed Fernsehturm Stuttgart (died 1999) was born. In 1945, Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen, German field marshal (born 1895) passed away. In 1954, Wolfgang Dremmler, German footballer and coach was born. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
When Germany Built a Flying Train 125 Years Ago, a City Coalesced Beneath It. It Has Moved Royalty, Commuters and Tourists—and One Elephant—Ever Since
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When there was no room on the ground, towns in the Wupper Valley looked to the skies and built a suspension railway that became a source of pride and connection
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