Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1675, Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco, Italian violinist and composer (died 1742) was born. In 1682, Jean Picard, French priest and astronomer (born 1620) passed away. In 1742, Evaristo Felice Dall'Abaco, Italian violinist and composer (born 1675) passed away. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1876, Max Jacob, French poet, painter, and critic (died 1944) was born. In 1937, Lionel Jospin, French civil servant and politician, 165th Prime Minister of France was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.