Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 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 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1803, Peter Chanel, French priest and saint (died 1841) was born. In 1908, Alain Cuny, French actor (died 1994) was born. In 1961, Mazo de la Roche, Canadian author and playwright (born 1879) passed away. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1996, Moussa Dembélé, French footballer 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.