Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1892, Léo-Pol Morin, Canadian pianist, composer, and educator (died 1941) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. 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 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

CN Tower dims lights in tribute after a deadly shooting at Toronto street festival

Canada's National Observer

Canada's National Observer

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July 13, 2026

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Toronto's iconic CN Tower paid tribute late on Sunday to the victims of the shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair festival that left two people dead and sent thousands running for cover.

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· Jul 4, 2026

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· Jul 5, 2026

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Washingtonian

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· Jun 26, 2026

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Washington Examiner

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least two killed in shooting at Toronto music festival

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· Jun 22, 2026

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· Jul 6, 2026

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· Jun 25, 2026

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Off The Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

8 people shot, including 4 kids, while watching NYC fireworks

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DNyuz

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· Jul 5, 2026

Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during Fourth of July fireworks display

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Associated Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

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BBC News

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· Jul 5, 2026

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Latestly.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

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CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 12, 2026

2 people killed in mass shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival

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Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 12, 2026

Two killed, four injured in shooting at Toronto street festival

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USA TODAY

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fires break out on Brooklyn Bridge during July 4 fireworks

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Arizona Daily Independent

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· Jul 4, 2026

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Al Jazeera

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· Jul 1, 2026

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Us Weekly

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· Jul 5, 2026

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Drudge Report

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· Jul 5, 2026

Brooklyn Bridge Catches Fire During Fireworks Display...

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WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford

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· Jun 23, 2026

Rockford Area Fireworks Guide for July 4 Weekend

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Interaksyon

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘Wow, mali’: ‘House of the Dragon’ billboard smoke effects along EDSA mistaken for fire

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WDBQ – 1490 AM – Dubuque

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· Jul 5, 2026

Will Rochester Reschedule Its 4th of July Fireworks? City Issues Update

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Metro

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· Jul 5, 2026

New York landmark catches fire during Fourth of July fireworks display

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Arab Times Online

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· Jul 5, 2026

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· Jun 21, 2026

Fire blazes around Gozos iconic Gelmus Hill

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· Jul 7, 2026

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Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 5, 2026

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· Jun 22, 2026

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· Jul 5, 2026

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