Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.