Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1944, Delia Ephron, American author, playwright, and screenwriter was born. In 1961, Mazo de la Roche, Canadian author and playwright (born 1879) passed away. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1977, Francesca Lubiani, Italian tennis player was born. In 1984, Natalie Martinez, American actress was born. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. In 2013, Elaine Morgan, Welsh writer (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.