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 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 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1927, Conte Candoli, American trumpet player (died 2001) was born. In 1937, Lionel Jospin, French civil servant and politician, 165th Prime Minister of France was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2000, Vinícius Júnior, Brazilian footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.