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 1682, Jean Picard, French priest and astronomer (born 1620) passed away. In 1691, Marquis de St Ruth, French general passed away. 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 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1986, Simone Laudehr, German footballer was born. In 1996, Moussa Dembélé, French footballer was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 1997, Jean-Kévin Duverne, French footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.