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 1879, Margherita Piazzola Beloch, Italian mathematician (died 1976) was born. In 1888, Zygmunt Janiszewski, Polish mathematician and academic (died 1920) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. 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 1974, Stelios Giannakopoulos, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Blow Up | Athens | July 24
“Blow-Up,” Michelangelo Antonioni’s acclaimed meditation on image, reality and perception, will be screened on the terrace of the Basil and Elise Goulandris Foundation Museum (13 Eratosthenous, Pangrati).
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The Tribune
· Jul 7, 2026
Explosions rock Syria’s Damascus: Visiting French President Macron’s hotel area targeted
Explosions rocked Damascus on Tuesday as France’s president met with his Syrian counterpart in a landmark visit. Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel. The Syrian authorities did not immediately comment on the incident. Syrian media reported that Macron was []
Arab Times Online
· Jul 7, 2026
Explosions Rock Damascus as Macron Meets Syrian Leader al-Sharaa During Historic Visit
DAMASCUS, Jul 7: Explosions were heard in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Tuesday near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was due to stay, prompting a major securit...
Ya Libnan
· Jul 7, 2026
Bomb attack rocks Damascus during Macron’s visit to Syria
Bombs exploded near the hotel where Emmanuel Macron was staying in Syria on Tuesday (July 7), a security source said. The French president did not hear the explosions By Yamam Al Shaar, Kinda Makieh and Clotaire Achi DAMASCUS – Two bombs exploded on Tuesday near a hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron spent []
Al Bawaba
· Jul 7, 2026
BREAKING: Explosion in Damascus close to where Macron is staying on his state visit
ALBAWABA - Two explosions went off in Damascus today as French President Emmanuel Macron is conducting a state visit to the country, Syrian Television reported Tuesday...
Intel Slava
· Jul 6, 2026
[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — Another explosion has been recorded in Kiev.
— Another explosion has been recorded in Kiev.
Latestly.com
· Jul 7, 2026
Damascus Rocked by Twin Bombings Amid Landmark Visit by French Leader Emmanuel Macron; 18 Injured (Watch Videos)
Two explosions hit central Damascus near the Four Seasons Hotel on Tuesday morning during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit. Eighteen people were injured, including four police officers. The blasts occurred shortly after Macron's motorcade departed. He remains in the city and plans to continue his scheduled meetings with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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