Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. 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 1907, Weary Dunlop, Australian colonel and surgeon (died 1993) was born. In 1943, Christine McVie, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (died 2022) was born. In 1962, Joanna Shields, American-English businesswoman was born. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1984, Natalie Martinez, American actress was born. In 1984, Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter was born. In 2002, Nico Williams, Spanish footballer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.