Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1962, Dean Wilkins, English footballer and manager was born. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1981, Adrienne Camp, South African singer-songwriter was born. In 1982, Antonio Cassano, Italian footballer was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.