Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1441, Kyōgoku Takakazu, Japanese nobleman passed away. In 1543, King Henry VIII of England marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr, at Hampton Court Palace. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1942, Steve Young, American country singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2016) was born. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.