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 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 1813, Claude Bernard, French physiologist and academic (died 1878) was born. In 1876, Max Jacob, French poet, painter, and critic (died 1944) was born. In 1908, Alain Cuny, French actor (died 1994) was born. In 1937, Lionel Jospin, French civil servant and politician, 165th Prime Minister of France was born. In 1961, Mazo de la Roche, Canadian author and playwright (born 1879) passed away. In 1986, Didier Digard, French footballer was born. 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.