Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille. In 1901, Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Belizean businesswoman, activist, and politician (died 1975) was born. In 1920, In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. In 1924, Oscar Wyatt, American businessman was born. In 1930, Harold Bloom, American literary critic (died 2019) was born. In 1930, Trevor Storer, English businessman, founded Pukka Pies (died 2013) was born. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1952, Bill Barber, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1977, Brandon Short, American football player and sportscaster was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.