Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Willis Lamb, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2008) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1931, Geeto Mongol, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (died 2013) was born. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1995, Jordyn Wieber, American gymnast was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2003, Benny Carter, American trumpet player, saxophonist, and composer (born 1907) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.