Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1959, Tupou VI, King of Tonga was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

’77: The FESTAC CONSPIRACY SHATTERS EXPECTATIONS AT EXCLUSIVE ZAMBIAN PREMIERE

South Africa Today

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July 6, 2026

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’77: The FESTAC CONSPIRACY SHATTERS EXPECTATIONS AT EXCLUSIVE ZAMBIAN PREMIERE

History was made this evening as the highly anticipated political thriller ’77: The Festac Conspiracy held its star-studded World Premiere at the International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia. Serving as an anchor event for the Africa Creative Market (ACM) 2026, marking the first time the prestigious cross-continental market has expanded outside of Nigeria. The premiere []

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South Africa Today

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· Jul 1, 2026

OMODA gears up for the Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026 with an electrifying entertainment lineup

The countdown to one of South Africa’s most glamorous and anticipated events, the “Njalos” at the Hollywoodbets Durban July 2026, has officially begun. Makubenjalo, in partnership with Martell and OMODA, set the stage ablaze with an exciting announcement of its entertainment lineup during a lavish launch event in Soweto this past weekend. Returning to Greyville []

Fashion Bomb Daily

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· Jul 3, 2026

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Mwebantu

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· Jul 10, 2026

Kwatamo Touch Muli Coca-Cola! Ndola Turns Up At The 2026 Zambia International Trade Fair

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USA TODAY

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· Jul 6, 2026

Celebs reflect on America 250 as Essence Fest draws thousands to Crescent City

New Orleans hosts Essence Festival of Culture with star performances, panels and daytime events, including BeautyCon and the Global Black Economic Forum. 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/

Watchdog Uganda

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· Jun 27, 2026

President Museveni opens inaugural Uganda Cultural and Tourism Festival in Germany, shares his song and poem collections 

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday, 26th June, 2026 officially opened the inaugural Uganda Cultural and Tourism Festival in Munich, Germany. The three-day festival brings together Ugandans in the diaspora, tourism stakeholders, investors, and friends of Uganda to celebrate the country’s rich cultural heritage and tourism potential. In his message delivered by Ms. Mariam Ataho, [] The post President Museveni opens inaugural Uganda Cultural and Tourism Festival in Germany, shares his song and poem collections appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

New Musical Express

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· Jul 9, 2026

Mad Cool Festival 2026 Day One: HotWax, The Last Dinner Party, Wolf Alice and The War On Drugs kick off the celebrations

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