Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1664, Stefano della Bella, Italian illustrator and engraver (born 1610) passed away. In 1854, George Eastman, American businessman, founded Eastman Kodak (died 1933) was born. In 1884, Louis B. Mayer, Russian-born American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (died 1957) was born. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1949, Rick Hendrick, American businessman, founded Hendrick Motorsports was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Eighteen Years Ago Today, Shareholders Voted to Create Activision Blizzard
Today marks eighteen years since Activision Blizzard was created. The company broke records, sparked scandals, and ended up being owned by Microsoft.
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· Jul 9, 2026
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Two of the production companies behind Irish breakout hit “Kneecap” are doubling down on their relationship. DMC, founded by Michael Fassbender (who had a supporting role in “Kneecap”), Conor McCaughan and Daniel Emmerson, is expanding its office in Ireland following an investment by Trevor Birney’s Fine Point Films into DMC’s Dublin enterprise, DMC Entertainment. The []
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· Jul 5, 2026
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Cyberpunk 2 lead says "some days I feel our industry is imploding" as Destiny 2 studio Bungie is hit with mass layoffs: "Teams and game projects are getting slaughtered"
Cyberpunk 2 lead says "some days I feel our industry is imploding" as Destiny 2 studio Bungie is hit with mass layoffs: "Teams and game projects are getting slaughtered"
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