Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1911, Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002) was born. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1925, Suzanne Zimmerman, American competition swimmer and Olympic medalist (died 2021) was born. In 1928, Al Rex, American musician (died 2020) was born. In 1930, Naomi Shemer, Israeli singer-songwriter (died 2004) was born. In 1936, Albert Ayler, American saxophonist and composer (died 1970) was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 2011, Allan Jeans, Australian footballer and coach (born 1933) passed away. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Apple Watch Redesign Could Make Current Bands Obsolete, Leaker Claims
Apple Watch redesign rumors point to a new band attachment system in 2027, raising questions about backward compatibility for bands. The post Apple Watch Redesign Could Make Current Bands Obsolete, Leaker Claims appeared first on TechRepublic.
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Mashable
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ZDNet
· Jun 26, 2026
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The Next Web
· Jun 26, 2026
Swatch wants $170m from Samsung over copied watch faces
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E! Online
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Oura Ring Just Hit Its Lowest Price Ever During Prime Day Deals
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Qingyun H3550: Huawei targets businesses with new smartwatch
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TechRepublic
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Huawei Watch Blood Sugar Tracking: Timeline, Diabetes Risk Alerts & What Works Today
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