Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1932, Monte Hellman, American director and producer (died 2021) was born. In 1936, Jan Němec, Czech director and screenwriter (died 2016) was born. In 1937, Bill Cosby, American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1947, Richard C. McCarty, American psychologist and academic was born. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1958, Tonya Lee Williams, English-Canadian actress and producer was born. In 1959, Charlie Murphy, American actor and comedian (died 2017) was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.