Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1664, Stefano della Bella, Italian illustrator and engraver (born 1610) passed away. In 1884, Amedeo Modigliani, Italian painter and sculptor (died 1920) was born. In 1900, Marcel Paul, French communist politician and Holocaust survivor (died 1982) was born. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1959, Tupou VI, King of Tonga was born. In 1962, Luc De Vos, Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2014) was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2014, Nestor Basterretxea, Spanish painter and sculptor (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
See Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes up close at Te Pae Christchurch
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· Jun 22, 2026
French police ‘stumble upon £13m stolen Picasso painting during drug raid’
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· Jul 1, 2026
Brancacci Chapel Becomes European Test Site for Accessible Cultural Heritage
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· Jun 30, 2026
The Hall of Raphael Frescoes Where the Pope Lives at the Vatican Is Getting a Much-Needed Restoration With the Help of Lasers
Conservators will spend the next five years cleaning and retouching the Renaissance frescoes, which date back to the early 16th century
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