Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1949, Rick Hendrick, American businessman, founded Hendrick Motorsports was born. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 1977, Neil Harris, English footballer and manager was born. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) 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 2013, Amar Bose, American businessman, founded the Bose Corporation (born 1929) 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.