Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1925, Roger Smith, American businessman (died 2007) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) 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 1977, Marco Silva, Portuguese football manager was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Roger Cook takes on Defence Industries, Tourism as he reveals reshuffled Cabinet with widespread changes

The West Australian

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July 12, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Transfer
Roger Cook takes on Defence Industries, Tourism as he reveals reshuffled Cabinet with widespread changes

Premier Roger Cook will take on the portfolios of Defence Industries and Tourism as he announced sweeping changes to his Cabinet on Sunday.

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