Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1798, The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1882, James Larkin White, American miner, explorer, and park ranger (died 1946) was born. In 1903, Sidney Franklin, American bullfighter (died 1976) was born. In 1914, The US Navy launches the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first standard-type battleship. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1943, Howard Gardner, American psychologist and academic was born. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. In 1980, Kevin Powers, American soldier and author was born. In 1994, Gary Kildall, American computer scientist, founded Digital Research (born 1942) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.