Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1897, Patrick Jennings, Irish-Australian politician, 11th Premier of New South Wales (born 1831) passed away. In 1916, Gough Whitlam, Australian lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 21st Prime Minister of Australia (died 2014) was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1950, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani physicist and academic was born. In 1955, Balaji Sadasivan, Singaporean neurosurgeon and politician, Singaporean Minister of Health (died 2010) was born. In 1966, Nadeem Aslam, Pakistani-English author was born. In 1971, John W. Campbell, American journalist and author (born 1910) passed away. In 1994, Anthony Milford, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2007, Glenda Adams, Australian author and academic (born 1939) passed away. In 2014, John Seigenthaler, American journalist and academic (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.