Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) 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 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Cooling off along Seoul's waterways
Seoul recorded its first tropical night of the year after the overnight low remained at 25.2 C, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The city issued its first tropical night advisory at 5 p.m. Sunday, with more tropical nights expected due to high humidity. The first tropical night came 12 days later than last year. The advisory has been expanded to Seoul and most other regions, where nighttime temperatures are expected to remain above 25 C. Heat wave conditions are forecast to
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