Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2012, Else Holmelund Minarik, Danish-American author and illustrator (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Wordless Wednesday: Pretty Pease
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· Jun 21, 2026
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AllSides
· Jun 22, 2026
‘Braver Angels really helped me to see the humanity in people from the other side’: One high schooler’s journey to better political conversations
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