Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1576, Mughal Empire annexes Bengal after defeating the Bengal Sultanate at the Battle of Rajmahal. 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 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1966, D. T. Suzuki, Japanese philosopher and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1999, Rajendra Kumar, Indian actor (born 1921) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.