Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1895, Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (died 1960) was born. In 1944, Delia Ephron, American author, playwright, and screenwriter was born. In 1965, Robin Wilson, American singer and guitarist was born. In 1976, Tracie Spencer, American singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1979, Minnie Riperton, American singer-songwriter (born 1947) passed away. In 1980, Kristen Connolly, American actress was born. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1998, Jimmy Driftwood, American singer-songwriter and banjo player (born 1907) passed away. 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 2004, Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded the National Ballet School of Canada (born 1918) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.