Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1801, French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36 comets, more than any other person in history. In 1881, Isabel Martin Lewis, American astronomer and author (died 1966) was born. In 1906, Murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette in the United States, inspiration for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy. In 1930, Harold Bloom, American literary critic (died 2019) was born. In 1943, Howard Gardner, American psychologist and academic was born. In 1956, Amitav Ghosh, Indian-American author and academic was born. In 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is first published, in the United States. In 1971, John W. Campbell, American journalist and author (born 1910) passed away. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
Walmart's Summer Sale Is Packed With Beauty Favorites
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· Jun 23, 2026
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