Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1924, Oscar Wyatt, American businessman was born. In 1934, Giorgio Armani, Italian fashion designer, founded the Armani Company was born. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1946, Martin Wong, American painter (died 1999) was born. In 1953, Paul Weiland, English director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1957, Patsy O'Hara, Irish Republican hunger striker (died 1981) was born. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. In 1973, Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.