Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1932, Otis Davis, American sprinter (died 2024) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1969, Jesse Pintado, Mexican-American guitarist (died 2006) was born. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. 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 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.