Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1857, George E. Ohr, American potter (died 1918) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1927, Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013) was born. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1976, Dan Boyle, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

U.S. Is Better Off Than It Was in 1976. Why Does It Feel Worse?

Real Clear Politics

Real Clear Politics

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June 30, 2026

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