Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1558, Robert Greene, English author and playwright (died 1592) was born. In 1754, Thomas Bowdler, English physician and philanthropist (died 1825) was born. In 1882, The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1894, Erna Mohr, German zoologist (died 1968) was born. In 1920, Zecharia Sitchin, Russian-American author (died 2010) was born. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1943, Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1986, Ryan Jarvis, English footballer was born. In 2021, Richard Branson becomes the first civilian to be launched into space via his Virgin Galactic spacecraft. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.