Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1895, Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (died 1960) was born. In 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1932, Otis Davis, American sprinter (died 2024) was born. In 1937, Guy Woolfenden, English composer and conductor (died 2016) was born. In 1942, Steve Young, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2016) was born. In 1943, Christine McVie, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (died 2022) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 2012, George C. Stoney, American director and producer (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.