Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1801, French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36 comets, more than any other person in history. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1923, Richard Pipes, Polish-American historian and academic (died 2018) was born. In 1926, Frederick Buechner, American minister, theologian, and author (died 2022) was born. In 1930, Harold Bloom, American literary critic (died 2019) was born. In 1944, Michael Levy, Baron Levy, English philanthropist was born. In 1944, Patricia Polacco, American author and illustrator was born. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. In 2014, Randall Stout, American architect, designed the Taubman Museum of Art (born 1958) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.