Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1880, Tod Browning, American actor, director, and screenwriter (died 1962) was born. In 1895, Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (died 1960) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1950, Eric Carr, American drummer and songwriter (died 1991) was born. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 1969, Jesse Pintado, Mexican-American guitarist (died 2006) was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 2011, Sherwood Schwartz, American screenwriter and producer (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.