Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Pierre Flotte, French politician and lawyer passed away. In 1406, William, Margrave of Hachberg-Sausenberg (died 1482) was born. In 1880, Friedrich Lahrs, German architect and academic (died 1964) was born. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1915, Leonard Goodwin, British protozoologist (died 2008) was born. In 1923, Richard Pipes, Polish-American historian and academic (died 2018) was born. In 1925, Peter Kyros, American lawyer and politician (died 2012) was born. In 1943, Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (died 2006) was born. In 2013, Eugene P. Wilkinson, American admiral (born 1918) passed away. In 2014, John Seigenthaler, American journalist and academic (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.