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 1908, Alain Cuny, French actor (died 1994) was born. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) was born. In 1927, Conte Candoli, American trumpet player (died 2001) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.