Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1956, Mel Harris, American actress was born. In 1956, Sandi Patty, American singer and pianist was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1974, Stelios Giannakopoulos, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1990, Bebé, Portuguese footballer 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. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.