Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1895, Buckminster Fuller, American architect and engineer, designed the Montreal Biosphère (died 1983) was born. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1917, Satyendra Narayan Sinha, Indian statesman (died 2006) was born. In 1920, Paul Gonsalves, American saxophonist (died 1974) was born. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) was born. In 1932, Monte Hellman, American director and producer (died 2021) was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.