Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1933, Donald E. Westlake, American author and screenwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1944, Delia Ephron, American author, playwright, and screenwriter was born. In 1994, Kanako Momota, Japanese singer-songwriter was born. In 1995, Jordyn Wieber, American gymnast was born. In 2001, Fred Marcellino, American author and illustrator (born 1939) 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 2012, George C. Stoney, American director and producer (born 1916) passed away. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.