Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1693, John Ashby, English admiral (born 1640) passed away. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1949, Rick Hendrick, American businessman, founded Hendrick Motorsports was born. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1962, Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman was born. In 1969, Henry George Lamond, Australian farmer and author (born 1885) passed away. In 1990, Rachel Brosnahan, American actress 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 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.