Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1852, Hipólito Yrigoyen, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 19th President of Argentina (died 1933) was born. In 1854, George Eastman, American businessman, founded Eastman Kodak (died 1933) was born. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1942, Steve Young, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2016) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Mac McCaughan, American singer and guitarist was born. In 1971, Kristi Yamaguchi, American figure skater was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.