Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1850, Robert Stevenson, Scottish engineer (born 1772) passed away. In 1946, Ray Stannard Baker, American journalist and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1971, Yvon Robert, Canadian wrestler (born 1914) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2011, Sherwood Schwartz, American screenwriter and producer (born 1916) passed away. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Mark Harmon Returning as Gibbs in ‘NCIS: Origins’ Season 3 Story Arc
Mark Harmon is once again going to play Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the small screen. Variety has learned that Harmon will play the iconic character in a season-long arc of the upcoming third season of prequel series “NCIS: Origins.” Per CBS, Harmon will appear onscreen in every episode of Season 3 as part of a []
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