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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. 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 1919, William F. Quinn, American lawyer (died 2006) was born. In 1926, Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020) was born. In 1950, Jurelang Zedkaia, Marshallese politician, 5th President of the Marshall Islands (died 2015) 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 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Disney Spent More Than A Year Devising 24 Hours of July 4th Sesquicentennial Coverage

Stephanie Ramos will help the Walt Disney Co. and ABC News deliver more than fireworks during a weekend that many TV companies are devoting to celebrating the Fourth of July. During a special Saturday telecast of “Good Morning America” on ABC, Ramos, an ABC News national correspondent who has served for many years in the []
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ABC7 New York
· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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Summer is in full swing, and July is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year. Whether you're looking for the best Fourth of July celebrations, can't-miss concerts, or new experiences around town, there's no shortage of things to do. Joining us with his top picks was Michael Juliano, National Things To Do Editor at Time Out Los Angeles. For even more ideas on what to do around Los Angeles, visit timeout.com/la. You can also follow Time Out LA on social media for the latest events and recommendations. This segment aired on KTLA's Off the Clock on June 30, 2026.
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