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 1876, Max Jacob, French poet, painter, and critic (died 1944) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1944, Delia Ephron, American author, playwright, and screenwriter was born. In 1961, Mazo de la Roche, Canadian author and playwright (born 1879) passed away. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.