Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1934, Ole Evinrude, Norwegian-American inventor and businessman, invented the outboard motor (born 1877) passed away. In 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 1971, Yvon Robert, Canadian wrestler (born 1914) passed away. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2004, Betty Oliphant, English-Canadian ballerina, co-founded the National Ballet School of Canada (born 1918) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
WATCH: The Alberta independence rodeo
WATCH: The Alberta independence rodeo
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