Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1854, George Eastman, American businessman, founded Eastman Kodak (died 1933) was born. In 1895, Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (died 1960) was born. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1943, Christine McVie, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (died 2022) was born. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1950, Eric Carr, American drummer and songwriter (died 1991) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.