Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1902, Vic Armbruster, Australian rugby league footballer (died 1984) was born. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1956, John Hayes, Australian politician, 25th Premier of Tasmania (born 1868) passed away. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1984, Sami Zayn, Canadian professional wrestler was born. In 1995, Evania Pelite, Australian rugby union player was born. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.