Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1821, D. H. Hill, American general and academic (died 1889) was born. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.