Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1892, Alexander Cartwright, American firefighter, invented baseball (born 1820) passed away. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. 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 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Another cannonball found in basement of the Alamo [Followup]
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Fox News
· Jul 5, 2026
Rare cannonball emerges from ground at the Alamo, likely untouched for nearly 190 years
Archaeologists uncovered a second cannonball near the Alamo Church that may have been fired during the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, undisturbed for 190 years.
The Register
· Jun 22, 2026
Texas lassoes massive Microsoft datacenter - and 20 years of gas turbine emissions
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Times of India
· Jul 6, 2026
Archaeologists find another 190-year-old cannonball from the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, may have been used by Texan forces
Archaeologists have unearthed a cannonball near the Alamo Church, potentially fired during the 1836 battle. This discovery follows a similar find earlier this year, with both projectiles believed to have remained undisturbed for nearly two centuries. These solid iron and bronze shots offer tangible evidence of the intense artillery exchange during the pivotal siege, adding significant historical weight to ongoing restoration efforts at the Alamo.
TASS
· Jul 2, 2026
Bomb in Monaco house activated when Yermolayev’s companion passed by — TV
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Related coverage for "Another cannonball found in basement of the Alamo [Followup]": Fox News — Rare cannonball emerges from ground at the Alamo, likely untouched for nearly 190 years. The Register — Texas lassoes massive Microsoft datacenter - and 20 years of gas turbine emissions. Times of India — Archaeologists find another 190-year-old cannonball from the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, may have been used by Texan forces. TASS — Bomb in Monaco house activated when Yermolayev’s companion passed by — TV. KLIF – 570AM – Dallas — 11-1 For Guilty: Johnson County Sheriff Adam King Gets Mistrial, Vows To Stay In Office. AllSides — FBI Raided Texas Activist's House — Then Offered Her $200,000 to Become Antifa Informant