Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1549, Edward Manners, 3rd Earl of Rutland (died 1587) was born. 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 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1962, Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2012, Dara Singh, Indian wrestler, actor, and politician (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.