Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. In 1984, Jonathan Lewis, American football player was born. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player 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.