Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1623, William Bourchier, 3rd Earl of Bath (born 1557) passed away. In 1880, Tod Browning, American actor, director, and screenwriter (died 1962) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1942, Swamp Dogg, American R&B singer-songwriter and musician was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 1956, Mel Harris, American actress was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2011, Sherwood Schwartz, American screenwriter and producer (born 1916) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.