Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1549, Edward Manners, 3rd Earl of Rutland (died 1587) was born. In 1628, Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk (died 1684) was born. In 1908, Milton Berle, American comedian and actor (died 2002) was born. In 1925, Roger Smith, American businessman (died 2007) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1932, Otis Davis, American sprinter (died 2024) was born. In 1937, Bill Cosby, American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1959, Charlie Murphy, American actor and comedian (died 2017) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.