Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1603, Kenelm Digby, English astrologer, courtier, and diplomat (died 1665) was born. In 1933, Frank Kelso, American admiral and politician, United States Secretary of the Navy (died 2013) was born. In 1943, Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1950, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani physicist and academic was born. In 1965, Tony Cottee, English footballer, manager, and sportscaster was born. In 1967, Guy Favreau, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, 28th Canadian Minister of Justice (born 1917) passed away. In 1968, Daniel MacMaster, Canadian singer-songwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1970, Justin Chambers, American actor was born. In 1971, John W. Campbell, American journalist and author (born 1910) passed away. In 1979, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.