Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1855, Ned Hanlan, Canadian rower, academic, and businessman (died 1908) was born. In 1863, Albert Calmette, French physician, bacteriologist, and immunologist (died 1933) was born. In 1907, Weary Dunlop, Australian colonel and surgeon (died 1993) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.