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 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1938, Wieger Mensonides, Dutch swimmer was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.