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 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.