Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1882, James Larkin White, American miner, explorer, and park ranger (died 1946) was born. In 1903, Sidney Franklin, American bullfighter (died 1976) was born. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1943, Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1965, Tony Cottee, English footballer, manager, and sportscaster was born. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.