Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1914, The US Navy launches the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first standard-type battleship. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1963, Lisa Rinna, American actress and talk show host was born. In 1973, Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. In 1975, Lil' Kim, American rapper and producer was born. In 1977, Brandon Short, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2000, Robert Runcie, English archbishop (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.