Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1863, Albert Calmette, French physician, bacteriologist, and immunologist (died 1933) was born. In 1907, Weary Dunlop, Australian colonel and surgeon (died 1993) was born. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1917, Satyendra Narayan Sinha, Indian statesman (died 2006) was born. In 1920, Paul Gonsalves, American saxophonist (died 1974) was born. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1943, Christine McVie, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (died 2022) was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.