Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1882, The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1919, The eight-hour day and free Sunday become law for workers in the Netherlands. In 1962, First transatlantic satellite television transmission. In 1963, Lisa Rinna, American actress and talk show host was born. In 1964, Craig Charles, English actor and TV presenter was born. In 1969, Ned Boulting, British sports journalist and television presenter was born. In 1973, Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1989, Laurence Olivier, English actor, director, and producer (born 1907) passed away. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.