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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1606, Roland Fréart de Chambray (died 1676) was born. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1918, Marcia Brown, American author and illustrator (died 2015) was born. In 1929, Svein Ellingsen, Norwegian visual artist and hymnist (died 2020) was born. In 1930, Sam Greenlee, American author and poet (died 2014) was born. In 1941, Ehud Manor, Israeli songwriter and translator (died 2005) 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 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 2012, Richard D. Zanuck, American film producer (born 1934) passed away. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Dark shadows in ‘piece of paradise’ after violent deaths

The New Zealand Herald

The New Zealand Herald

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July 12, 2026

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Dark shadows in ‘piece of paradise’ after violent deaths
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