Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. 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 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2020, Kelly Preston, American actress and model (born 1962) passed away. In 2020, Wim Suurbier, Dutch football player (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.