Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1945, Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen, German field marshal (born 1895) passed away. In 1947, Carl Lundgren, American artist and illustrator was born. In 1949, Rick Hendrick, American businessman, founded Hendrick Motorsports was born. In 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.