Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1735, Mathematical calculations suggest that it is on this day that dwarf planet Pluto moved inside the orbit of Neptune for the last time before 1979. In 1882, The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1909, Simon Newcomb, Canadian-American astronomer and mathematician (born 1835) passed away. In 1934, Giorgio Armani, Italian fashion designer, founded the Armani Company was born. In 1947, Jeff Hanna, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and drummer was born. In 1961, Antony Jenkins, English banker and businessman was born. In 1979, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. In 1990, Caroline Wozniacki, Danish tennis player was born. In 2007, Glenda Adams, Australian author and academic (born 1939) passed away. In 2021, Richard Branson becomes the first civilian to be launched into space via his Virgin Galactic spacecraft. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.