Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1489, Bahlul Lodi, sultan of Delhi passed away. 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 1806, At the insistence of Napoleon, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg and thirteen minor principalities leave the Holy Roman Empire and form the Confederation of the Rhine. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1965, Christfried Burmeister, Estonian speed skater (born 1898) passed away. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 1986, Simone Laudehr, German footballer was born. In 1986, Hannaliis Jaadla, Estonian footballer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2020, Wim Suurbier, Dutch football player (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.