Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1941, Bill Boggs, American journalist and producer 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 1947, Jeff Hanna, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and drummer was born. In 1972, Cormac Battle, English-Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer was born. In 1987, Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman, American rabbi and scholar (born 1901) passed away. In 2007, Ed Mirvish, American-Canadian businessman and philanthropist, founded Honest Ed's (born 1914) passed away. In 2013, Emik Avakian, Iranian-American inventor (born 1923) passed away. In 2021, Charlie Robinson, American actor (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.