Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1824, Eugène Boudin, French painter (died 1898) was born. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1884, Amedeo Modigliani, Italian painter and sculptor (died 1920) was born. In 1895, Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (died 1960) was born. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1929, Robert Henri, American painter and educator (born 1865) passed away. In 1998, Serge Lemoyne, Canadian painter (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.