Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1898, Pilar Barbosa, Puerto Rican-American historian and activist (died 1997) was born. In 1911, A massive heat wave strikes the northeastern United States, killing 380 people in eleven days and breaking temperature records in several cities. In 1921, Metropolitan Mikhail of Asyut (died 2014) was born. In 1921, Nasser Sharifi, Iranian sports shooter was born. In 1928, Jassem Alwan, Syrian Army Officer (died 2018) was born. In 1931, Rick Casares, American football player and soldier (died 2013) was born. In 1937, Eric Walters, Australian journalist (died 2010) was born. In 1943, Geraldo Rivera, American lawyer, journalist, and author was born. In 2001, Vladivostok Air Flight 352 crashes on approach to Irkutsk Airport killing all 145 people on board. In 2002, A Boeing 707 crashes near Bangui M'Poko International Airport in Bangui, Central African Republic, killing 28. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

ASIRT investigating fatal officer-involved shooting near Irricana

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July 4, 2026

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ASIRT investigating fatal officer-involved shooting near Irricana

A section of Highway 9 on the edge of the community was cordoned off with police tape as several RCMP vehicles remained at the scene.

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