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 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1944, Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.