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 1863, Paul Drude, German physicist and academic (died 1906) was born. In 1925, Roger Smith, American businessman (died 2007) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1962, Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman was born. In 1976, Tracie Spencer, American singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.