Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 524, Viventiolus, archbishop of Lyon (born 460) passed away. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1913, Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1937, Lionel Jospin, French civil servant and politician, 165th Prime Minister of France was born. In 1970, Aure Atika, Portuguese-French actress, director, and screenwriter was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.