Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1928, Elias James Corey, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1932, Otis Davis, American sprinter (died 2024) was born. In 1936, Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) was born. In 1937, Bill Cosby, American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1942, Steve Young, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2016) was born. In 1944, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., American general and politician, Governor of Puerto Rico (born 1887) passed away. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1956, Mel Harris, American actress was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.