Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1978, Michelle Rodriguez, American actress was born. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Amar Bose, American businessman, founded the Bose Corporation (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.