Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1936, Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) was born. In 1942, Steve Young, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2016) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1948, Walter Egan, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.