Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1951, Cheryl Ladd, American actress was born. In 1962, Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1964, Gaby Roslin, English television host and actress was born. In 1974, Sharon den Adel, Dutch singer-songwriter was born. In 1994, Eila Campbell, English geographer and cartographer (born 1915) passed away. In 2013, Elaine Morgan, Welsh writer (born 1920) passed away. In 2019, Emily Hartridge, English YouTuber and television presenter (born 1984) passed away. In 2020, Kelly Preston, American actress and model (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.