Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1908, Milton Berle, American comedian and actor (died 2002) was born. In 1920, Paul Gonsalves, American saxophonist (died 1974) was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1947, Gareth Edwards, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.