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 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1936, Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) was born. In 1942, Roy Palmer, English cricketer and umpire was born. In 1977, Marco Silva, Portuguese football manager was born. In 1981, Adrienne Camp, South African singer-songwriter was born. In 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.