Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1947, Gareth Edwards, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster was born. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1962, Dean Wilkins, English footballer and manager was born. In 1969, Alan Mullally, English cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1984, Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) 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 2007, Stan Zemanek, Australian radio and television host (born 1947) passed away. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2013, Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The BBC and Channel 4 are in talks to merge streaming services... yet again
The BBC wanted to launch a UK-wide streaming service with ITV and Channel 4 in 2007... and again in 2017... will the third time be the charm?
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· Jul 5, 2026
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