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 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. 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 1937, Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.