Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1965, Ernesto Hoost, Dutch kick-boxer and sportscaster was born. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1971, Scott Muller, Australian cricketer was born. In 1972, The first game of the World Chess Championship 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris Spassky starts. In 1974, Hermann Hreiðarsson, Icelandic footballer and manager was born. In 1982, The Italy National Football Team defeats West Germany at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium to capture the 1982 FIFA World Cup. In 1989, Shimanoumi Koyo, Japanese sumo wrestler was born. In 1994, Lucas Ocampos, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.