Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Pierre Flotte, French politician and lawyer passed away. In 1344, Ulrich III, Count of Württemberg (born c. 1286) passed away. In 1616, Samuel de Champlain returns to Quebec. In 1723, Jean-François Marmontel, French historian and author (died 1799) was born. In 1789, Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille. In 1846, Léon Bloy, French author and poet (died 1917) was born. In 1925, Charles Chaynes, French composer (died 2016) was born. In 1940, World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1988, Étienne Capoue, French footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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