Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1682, Jean Picard, French priest and astronomer (born 1620) passed away. In 1691, Marquis de St Ruth, French general passed away. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1861, Anton Arensky, Russian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1906) was born. In 1876, Max Jacob, French poet, painter, and critic (died 1944) was born. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1951, Piotr Pustelnik, Polish mountaineer was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.