Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1895, Buckminster Fuller, American architect and engineer, designed the Montreal Biosphère (died 1983) was born. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1926, Gertrude Bell, English archaeologist and spy (born 1868) passed away. In 1928, Elias James Corey, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1942, Steve Young, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2016) was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.