Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. 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.