Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1932, Monte Hellman, American director and producer (died 2021) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1943, Christine McVie, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (died 2022) was born. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1967, Richard Herring, English comedian and screenwriter was born. In 1981, Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.