Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1493, Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. 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 1895, Oscar Hammerstein II, American director, producer, and songwriter (died 1960) was born. In 1923, James E. Gunn, American science fiction author (died 2020) was born. In 1936, Jan Němec, Czech director and screenwriter (died 2016) was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.