Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 154, Bardaisan, Syrian astrologer, scholar, and philosopher (died 222) was born. In 1382, Nicole Oresme, French philosopher (born 1325) passed away. In 1451, Barbara of Cilli, Slovenian noblewoman passed away. In 1723, Jean-François Marmontel, French historian and author (died 1799) was born. In 1735, Mathematical calculations suggest that it is on this day that dwarf planet Pluto moved inside the orbit of Neptune for the last time before 1979. In 1801, French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons makes his first comet discovery. In the next 27 years he discovers another 36 comets, more than any other person in history. In 1950, Pervez Hoodbhoy, Pakistani physicist and academic was born. In 1967, Guy Favreau, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician, 28th Canadian Minister of Justice (born 1917) passed away. In 1977, Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1986, Raúl García, Spanish footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.