Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1817, Henry David Thoreau, American essayist, poet, and philosopher (died 1862) was born. In 1821, D. H. Hill, American general and academic (died 1889) was born. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1936, Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) was born. In 1939, Bill Cooper, American football player was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.