Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1950, Eric Carr, American drummer and songwriter (died 1991) was born. In 1954, Eric Adams, American singer-songwriter was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1964, Gaby Roslin, English television host and actress was born. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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