Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1682, Jean Picard, French priest and astronomer (born 1620) passed away. In 1691, Marquis de St Ruth, French general passed away. In 1749, Charles de la Boische, Marquis de Beauharnois, French navy officer and politician, Governor General of New France (born 1671) 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 1803, Peter Chanel, French priest and saint (died 1841) was born. In 1813, Claude Bernard, French physiologist and academic (died 1878) was born. In 1824, Eugène Boudin, French painter (died 1898) was born. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) was born. In 1929, Robert Henri, American painter and educator (born 1865) passed away. 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.