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 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1924, Faidon Matthaiou, Greek basketball player and coach (died 2011) was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 1992, Luke Berry, English footballer was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.