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 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.