Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1931, Geeto Mongol, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (died 2013) was born. In 1971, Yvon Robert, Canadian wrestler (born 1914) passed away. In 1971, Kristi Yamaguchi, American figure skater was born. 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. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. In 2012, Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.