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 1930, Gordon Pinsent, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1933, Victor Poor, American engineer, developed the Datapoint 2200 (died 2012) was born. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1984, Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter was born. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2012, George C. Stoney, American director and producer (born 1916) passed away. In 2013, Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.