Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1773, Johann Joachim Quantz, German flute player and composer (born 1697) 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 1927, Françoys Bernier, Canadian pianist, conductor, and educator (died 1993) was born. In 1927, Conte Candoli, American trumpet player (died 2001) was born. In 1934, Van Cliburn, American pianist and composer (died 2013) was born. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1962, Luc De Vos, Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2014) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.