Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1796, The United States takes possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty. In 1836, The Fly-fisher's Entomology is published by Alfred Ronalds. The book transformed the sport and went to many editions. In 1903, Sidney Franklin, American bullfighter (died 1976) was born. In 1914, Babe Ruth makes his debut in Major League Baseball. In 1916, Gough Whitlam, Australian lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 21st Prime Minister of Australia (died 2014) was born. In 1920, In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. In 1921, Former president of the United States William Howard Taft is sworn in as 10th chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the only person ever to hold both offices. In 1928, Bobo Olson, American boxer (died 2002) was born. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 2009, Reg Fleming, Canadian-American ice hockey player (born 1936) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.