Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1934, Engelbert Zaschka of Germany flies his large human-powered aircraft, the Zaschka Human-Power Aircraft, about 20 meters at Berlin Tempelhof Airport without assisted take-off. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1947, Jeff Hanna, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and drummer was born. In 1973, Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1989, Tobias Sana, Swedish footballer was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

♪ Tacoma man, Tacoma man. Put his fireworks in the garbage can. They had a fire, the Fire Department ran. Tacoma Man ♪ [Dumbass]

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July 6, 2026

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♪ Tacoma man, Tacoma man. Put his fireworks in the garbage can. They had a fire, the Fire Department ran. Tacoma Man ♪ [Dumbass]

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Fark

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· Jun 25, 2026

Photoshop these firetrucks [Photoshop]

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ABC7 New York

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· Jul 2, 2026

Massive fire erupts at waste management station in Greenpoint; at least 6 firefighters hurt

Massive fire erupts at waste management station in Greenpoint; at least 6 firefighters hurt

KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls

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· Jul 2, 2026

National Wildland Firefighter Day: Honoring the Heroes Who Protect Idaho’s Greatest Treasure

National Wildland Firefighter Day: Honoring the Heroes Who Protect Idaho’s Greatest Treasure

TRT World

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· Jun 23, 2026

At least 13 people killed in explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas hub

A large explosion rocked Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on June 21, at a gas supply facility during the start-up of operations. Qatar's Energy Minister said the explosion killed at least 13 people who "hold Indian and Pakistani nationalities", and injured 66 others, but emphasised that the blast was "an accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature". Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

USA TODAY

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· Jul 7, 2026

July 4th fireworks spark Albuquerque juniper bush blaze

A firework ignited a juniper bush in Albuquerque. Fire Rescue warns, “fireworks and juniper bushes are not a good combination.” Read more: https://tinyurl.com/33a8hmss Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Townhall

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· Jul 9, 2026

You Won't Believe What This Guy Did to His Junk...You Can't Make This Up

You Won't Believe What This Guy Did to His Junk...You Can't Make This Up

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Related coverage for "♪ Tacoma man, Tacoma man. Put his fireworks in the garbage can. They had a fire, the Fire Department ran. Tacoma Man ♪ [Dumbass]": Fark — Photoshop these firetrucks [Photoshop]. ABC7 New York — Massive fire erupts at waste management station in Greenpoint; at least 6 firefighters hurt . KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls — National Wildland Firefighter Day: Honoring the Heroes Who Protect Idaho’s Greatest Treasure. TRT World — At least 13 people killed in explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas hub. USA TODAY — July 4th fireworks spark Albuquerque juniper bush blaze. Townhall — You Won't Believe What This Guy Did to His Junk...You Can't Make This Up