Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1870, John A. Dahlgren, American admiral (born 1809) passed away. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1925, Roger Smith, American businessman (died 2007) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. 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 2003, Mark Lovell, English race car driver (born 1960) passed away. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.