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 1801, French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36 comets, more than any other person in history. In 1914, The US Navy launches the USS Nevada (BB-36) as its first standard-type battleship. In 1930, Trevor Storer, English businessman, founded Pukka Pies (died 2013) was born. In 1962, First transatlantic satellite television transmission. In 1969, Ned Boulting, British sports journalist and television presenter was born. In 1972, The first game of the World Chess Championship 1972 between challenger Bobby Fischer and defending champion Boris Spassky starts. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1994, Gary Kildall, American computer scientist, founded Digital Research (born 1942) passed away. In 1999, Jan Sloot, Dutch computer scientist and electronics technician (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.