Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1928, Elias James Corey, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1931, Nathan Söderblom, Swedish archbishop, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1866) passed away. In 1935, Satoshi Ōmura, Japanese biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate 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. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.