Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1543, King Henry VIII of England marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr, at Hampton Court Palace. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1941, Benny Parsons, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 2007) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1949, Rick Hendrick, American businessman, founded Hendrick Motorsports was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.