Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1549, Edward Manners, 3rd Earl of Rutland (died 1587) was born. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1850, Otto Schoetensack, German anthropologist and academic (died 1912) was born. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.