Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1735, Mathematical calculations suggest that it is on this day that dwarf planet Pluto moved inside the orbit of Neptune for the last time before 1979. In 1930, Ezra Vogel, American sociologist (died 2020) was born. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1943, Tom Holland, American actor, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1962, Fumiya Fujii, Japanese music artist was born. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2013, Emik Avakian, Iranian-American inventor (born 1923) passed away. In 2014, Carin Mannheimer, Swedish author and screenwriter (born 1934) passed away. In 2021, Richard Branson becomes the first civilian to be launched into space via his Virgin Galactic spacecraft. In 2023, Milan Kundera, Czech-French writer (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
1 Year Before The Matrix, Another Cult Sci-Fi Movie Was Criminally Overlooked (& Deserves Way Better)
Image courtesy of New Line Cinema When we think about major sci-fi movies that defined the ‘90s, a lot of titles come to mind but there is one that often tops the list for its impact on pop culture and filmmaking. That film would be The Matrix. Released in 1999, the film was an unexpected hit that not shifted Hollywood’s approach []
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Related coverage for "1 Year Before The Matrix, Another Cult Sci-Fi Movie Was Criminally Overlooked (& Deserves Way Better)": Us Weekly — 3 Good New Netflix Movies With Bad Rotten Tomatoes Scores (June 2026). ComicBook.com — It Took Fans Forty Years to Want These “Dune” Action Figures, But Now They’re a Collectors’ Item. Limerick Post Newspaper — Film Column – Backrooms. DNyuz — A Mystery So Good, Our Columnist Read It in One Sitting