Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1493, Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1946, Ray Stannard Baker, American journalist and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1961, Mazo de la Roche, Canadian author and playwright (born 1879) passed away. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.