Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1928, Elias James Corey, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1935, Satoshi Ōmura, Japanese biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1956, John Hayes, Australian politician, 25th Premier of Tasmania (born 1868) passed away. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1971, Yvon Robert, Canadian wrestler (born 1914) passed away. In 1974, Gregory Shane Helms, American professional wrestler was born. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 1984, Sami Zayn, Canadian professional wrestler was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.