Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1907, Weary Dunlop, Australian colonel and surgeon (died 1993) was born. In 1917, Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1959, Charlie Murphy, American actor and comedian (died 2017) was born. In 1962, Luc De Vos, Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2014) was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.