Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1648, Antoine Daniel, French missionary and saint, one of the eight Canadian Martyrs (born 1601) passed away. In 1818, US Flag Act of 1818 goes into effect creating a 13 stripe flag with a star for each state. New stars would be added on July 4 after a new state had been admitted. In 1903, The Philippine-American War is officially concluded. In 1910, The Johnson-Jeffries riots occur after African-American boxer Jack Johnson knocks out white boxer Jim Jeffries in the 15th round. Between 11 and 26 people are killed and hundreds more injured. 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 1941, World War II: The Burning of the Riga synagogues: The Great Choral Synagogue in German-occupied Riga is burnt with 300 Jews locked in the basement. In 1960, Due to the post-Independence Day admission of Hawaii as the 50th U.S. state on August 21, 1959, the 50-star flag of the United States debuts in Philadelphia, almost ten and a half months later (see Flag Acts (United States)). In 1971, August Derleth, American anthologist and author (born 1909) passed away. In 1990, Olive Ann Burns, American journalist and author (born 1924) passed away. In 2008, A bomb explodes at a concert in Minsk's Independence Square, injuring 50 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Brutal heatwave derails some US 250 celebrations as Americans swelter

Sky News Australia

July 4, 2026

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Extreme heat has forced a parade in Philadelphia to be cancelled. The Great American State Fair at the National Mall in Washington DC was also suspended as temperatures in some states topped 40 degrees Celsius.

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