Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1934, Ole Evinrude, Norwegian-American inventor and businessman, invented the outboard motor (born 1877) passed away. In 1941, Benny Parsons, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 2007) was born. In 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.