Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1938, Wieger Mensonides, Dutch swimmer was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. 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. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Child drowns in Lake Michigan, dangerous conditions injure three rescue divers, Indiana
Search for a missing 13-year-old boy in Lake Michigan ended on June 23, 2026 when responders recovered his body from 3.5 m (11 feet) of water, following an operation that left four divers injured amid dangerous water conditions prompting an overnight suspension of the search. Source
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KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 1, 2026
How to stay safe on the water as July 4 weekend nears
The drowning death of Jaylen Robinson, 13, at Boerne City Lake this weekend has served as a grim reminder of the importance of water safety, especially on the state’s various lakes, rivers and miles of coastline. KSAT spoke with Dr. Dan Murray, a divemaster instructor and the owner of Dive Masters of San Antonio, about staying safe with friends and family.
Korea Times News
· Jul 9, 2026
Child water safety guide: survival swimming, life jackets, constant supervision
Child water safety guide: survival swimming, life jackets, constant supervision
The Independent
· Jul 4, 2026
3 dead and others rescued after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake amid storms
Three people died and seven others were rescued after a boat capsized on a Wisconsin lake during a strong storm
Washington Examiner
· Jul 2, 2026
Boy goes missing while swimming in Potomac River by Great Falls Park
A 16-year-old boy has gone missing while swimming in the Potomac River by Great Falls Park. David Pazos, a spokesman for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, said Swift Water Team units were dispatched to the area for a missing person in the water at around 6:15 a.m. It’s not clear if the boy was []
BNO News
· Jul 11, 2026
All rescued after building collapses into floodwaters in Missouri
A building collapsed into floodwaters at a campground in southeast Missouri, where officials initially said 10 to 17 people fell into the water. Everyone involved in the collapse was rescued, and five campers who were separately reported missing were also found safe. The collapse happened Friday at Bearcat Getaway Campground near Lesterville in Reynolds County, [] The post All rescued after building collapses into floodwaters in Missouri appeared first on BNO News.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 11, 2026
National Guard Airlifts Summer Campers From Historic Floods
Sgt. Eddie Young/ Missouri State / via REUTERSThe National Guard has scrambled to rescue over 200 campers trapped by floodwaters. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency on Friday as rapidly rising floodwaters threatened the Camp Taum Sauk summer camp, 100 miles southwest of St. Louis, prompting the National Guard to evacuate children by helicopter. Also airlifted to safety were around 20 campers who had climbed to the roof of a collapsed building at the Barecat Getaway campground in Reynolds County.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Related coverage for "Child drowns in Lake Michigan, dangerous conditions injure three rescue divers, Indiana": KSAT San Antonio — How to stay safe on the water as July 4 weekend nears. Korea Times News — Child water safety guide: survival swimming, life jackets, constant supervision. The Independent — 3 dead and others rescued after boat capsizes on Wisconsin lake amid storms. Washington Examiner — Boy goes missing while swimming in Potomac River by Great Falls Park. BNO News — All rescued after building collapses into floodwaters in Missouri. The Daily Beast — National Guard Airlifts Summer Campers From Historic Floods