Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1895, Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (died 1960) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1951, Cheryl Ladd, American actress was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1972, Jake Wood, English actor was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2011, Sherwood Schwartz, American screenwriter and producer (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.