Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1904, Niño Ricardo, Spanish guitarist and composer (died 1972) was born. In 1912, Sergiu Celibidache, Romanian conductor and composer (died 1996) was born. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1968, Esera Tuaolo, American football player was born. In 1971, Pedro Rodríguez, Mexican racing driver (born 1940) passed away. In 1976, León de Greiff, Colombian poet and educator (born 1895) passed away. In 1976, Eduardo Nájera, Mexican-American basketball player and coach was born. In 1986, Raúl García, Spanish footballer was born. In 2000, Pedro Mir, Dominican lawyer, author, and poet (born 1913) passed away. In 2007, Alfonso López Michelsen, Colombian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Colombia (born 1913) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.