Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1974, Stelios Giannakopoulos, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
News of the day: Assistant GMs Wickenheiser, Metcalf out as Maple Leafs cut front office
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Canadian Sport Scene
· Jun 24, 2026
Oilers name Mike Babcock head coach
The Edmonton Oilers have named Mike Babcock of Manitiouwadge, Ontario as their head coach according to Craig Ellingson of CTV News. Babcock replaces Kris Knoblauch, who the Oilers fired on May 14. The Knoblauch firing was a surprise to many because the Oilers reached the 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cup Finals with Knoblauch in charge. [] The post Oilers name Mike Babcock head coach appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.
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· Jun 28, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
Report: Daniel Alfredsson to join Mats Sundin’s Toronto Maple Leafs as assistant coach
Report: Daniel Alfredsson to join Mats Sundin’s Toronto Maple Leafs as assistant coach
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