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 1854, George Eastman, American businessman, founded Eastman Kodak (died 1933) was born. In 1910, Charles Rolls, English engineer and businessman, co-founded Rolls-Royce Limited (born 1877) passed away. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1939, Bill Cooper, American football player was born. In 1949, Rick Hendrick, American businessman, founded Hendrick Motorsports was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.