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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1892, Alexander Cartwright, American firefighter, invented baseball (born 1820) passed away. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
8 people shot, including 4 kids, while watching NYC fireworks
Eight people, including four kids, were shot as they enjoyed a 4th of July night out to watch some fireworks in Brooklyn Saturday — leaving cops to rush to the scene and carry the young victims to safety in their arms, according to sources and video. The shots rang out at about 10:35 p.m. at []...Click to read more
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Arab Times Online
· Jul 5, 2026
Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during New York’s fireworks show
NEW YORK, July 5, (AP): A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during the city’s July Fourth fireworks show, spreading flames and setting off a plume of smoke before f...
Washington Examiner
· Jul 5, 2026
Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during July Fourth fireworks show in New York
A sizable fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City during its July Fourth fireworks show. Cities and localities across the country went all out in their fireworks displays to commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States. New York City was no exception, but the scale of the show resulted in []
WRAL News
· Jul 5, 2026
Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during New York's fireworks show
NEW YORK (AP) — A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during the city's July Fourth fireworks show, spreading flames and setting off a plume of smoke before firefighters extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 5, 2026
Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during Independence Day fireworks celebrations
A fire has broken out on the Brooklyn Bridge during Independence Day celebrations in New York, coincidentally adding unscheduled fireworks to the sky during the planned 27-minute fireworks show. Emergency crews responded quickly and largely brought the blaze under control, though the exact cause and any damage remain unclear. The incident occurred amid widespread celebrations across the United States, including tall ships displays and festivities in Washington and New York.
Latestly.com
· Jul 5, 2026
Brooklyn Bridge Fire: Blaze Erupts on Iconic Bridge During Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show (Watch Video)
Small fires briefly broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's July 4 fireworks display over New York City's East River. Videos showed flames and black smoke rising from multiple sections of the bridge as fireworks were launched. Witnesses described seeing several fires before they burned out within about a minute. The extent of any damage remains unclear.
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