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 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1961, Mazo de la Roche, Canadian author and playwright (born 1879) passed away. In 1962, Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1966, D. T. Suzuki, Japanese philosopher and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 1991, Pablo Carreño Busta, Spanish tennis player was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.