Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1804, Alexander Hamilton, American general, economist, and politician, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury (born 1755) passed away. In 1863, Albert Calmette, French physician, bacteriologist, and immunologist (died 1933) was born. In 1937, Lionel Jospin, French civil servant and politician, 165th Prime Minister of France was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1977, Francesca Lubiani, Italian tennis player was born. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 1991, Pablo Carreño Busta, Spanish tennis player was born. 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, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.