Today in History for Wednesday, Jan. 12: Congress authorizes Gulf War; World War II coming to an end; All in the family premieres. (Jan. 12)<br />January 12. This day in world history. What happened today in history? Born on January 12 1588 John Winthrop, the first governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony .<br />Highlights of this day in history: Hubert Humphrey dies; Douglas Wilder becomes first black governor; Composer Stephen Foster dies. (Jan. 13)<br />Today in History for Jan. 13th: Hubert Humphrey dies; Douglas Wilder becomes first black governor; Composer Stephen Foster dies.
