Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1863, Albert Calmette, French physician, bacteriologist, and immunologist (died 1933) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1947, Richard C. McCarty, American psychologist and academic was born. In 1948, Walter Egan, American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1969, Jesse Pintado, Mexican-American guitarist (died 2006) was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.