Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1798, The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War. In 1836, The Fly-fisher's Entomology is published by Alfred Ronalds. The book transformed the sport and went to many editions. In 1882, James Larkin White, American miner, explorer, and park ranger (died 1946) was born. In 1882, The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1959, Charlie Parker, English cricketer, coach, and umpire (born 1882) passed away. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1978, Massimiliano Rosolino, Italian swimmer was born. In 1980, Kevin Powers, American soldier and author was born. In 1990, Mona Barthel, German tennis player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.