Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1804, Alexander Hamilton, American general, economist, and politician, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury (born 1755) passed away. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1910, Charles Rolls, English engineer and businessman, co-founded Rolls-Royce Limited (born 1877) passed away. In 1913, Willis Lamb, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2008) was born. In 1928, Elias James Corey, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1988, LeSean McCoy, American football player was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.