Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1904, Pablo Neruda, Chilean poet and diplomat, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1973) was born. In 1907, Weary Dunlop, Australian colonel and surgeon (died 1993) was born. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1920, Paul Gonsalves, American saxophonist (died 1974) was born. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1969, Jesse Pintado, Mexican-American guitarist (died 2006) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.