Today in News History

On July 12, 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 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 1824, Eugène Boudin, French painter (died 1898) was born. In 1927, Conte Candoli, American trumpet player (died 2001) was born. In 1965, Christfried Burmeister, Estonian speed skater (born 1898) passed away. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 1990, Bebé, Portuguese footballer 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.