Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1933, Donald E. Westlake, American author and screenwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1952, Philip Taylor Kramer, American bass player (died 1995) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1995, Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer was born. 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 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.