TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Sunday, July 12.

Today’s highlight in history

On July 12, 1967, rioting erupted in Newark, N.J., over the police beating of a Black taxi driver.

Today’s birthdays

Actor-comedian Bill Cosby is 83. Singer-musician Christine

Mcvie is 77. Fitness guru Richard Simmons is 72. Olympic gold medal figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi is 49. Actor Topher Grace is 42. Actress Rachel Brosnahan is 30. Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai is 23.