Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2003, Benny Carter, American trumpet player, saxophonist, and composer (born 1907) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.