Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1664, Stefano della Bella, Italian illustrator and engraver (born 1610) passed away. In 1675, Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco, Italian violinist and composer (died 1742) was born. In 1742, Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco, Italian violinist and composer (born 1675) passed away. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1930, Gordon Pinsent, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.