Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1848, Waterloo railway station in London opens. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1930, Ezra Vogel, American sociologist (died 2020) was born. In 1943, Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1971, John W. Campbell, American journalist and author (born 1910) passed away. In 1990, Patrick Peterson, American football player was born. In 1993, Rebecca Bross, American gymnast was born. In 1995, Tyler Medeiros, Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.