Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Marquis de St Ruth, French general passed away. 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 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1937, Lionel Jospin, French civil servant and politician, 165th Prime Minister of France was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1981, Pradeepan Raveendran, Sri Lankan director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1997, Jean-Kévin Duverne, French footballer was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.