Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1664, Stefano della Bella, Italian illustrator and engraver (born 1610) passed away. In 1913, Willis Lamb, American physicist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (died 2008) was born. In 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1930, Gordon Pinsent, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1935, Satoshi Ōmura, Japanese biochemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1939, Bill Cooper, American football player was born. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1966, Annabel Croft, English tennis player and sportscaster was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.