Today in News History

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

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July 3, 2026

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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

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· Jun 29, 2026

Disney Celebrates America: What to expect on July 3 and 4 as ABC marks America's 250th anniversary

Disney Celebrates America: What to expect on July 3 and 4 as ABC marks America's 250th anniversary

Variety

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· Jun 29, 2026

What’s Coming to Disney+ in July 2026

Disney+ is heading into July with a packed lineup of premieres, returning favorites and major live sports. July kicks off with “Disney Celebrates America,” a 24-hour special in honor of the Fourth of July. ESPN broadcasts begin early, including Wimbledon games and, later in the month, WNBA games. On the entertainment side, new and returning []

That Park Place

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· Jul 12, 2026

Disney Jollywood Nights Dates Extending Into January 2027

Walt Disney World has announced the 2026 dates for Disney Jollywood Nights, introducing a significant change to the holiday event’s schedule. For the first time since the event debuted in 2023, select event nights will take place in January. Disney confirmed that the separately ticketed holiday event will run on select nights from November 7, [] The post Disney Jollywood Nights Dates Extending Into January 2027 appeared first on That Park Place.

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· Jul 10, 2026

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 schedule: Times, dates, streams, and panels at SDCC 2026

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 schedule: Times, dates, streams, and panels at SDCC 2026

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

Exploding Bricks And 12-Minute Blasts: LEGOLAND Florida Unveils Its Biggest July 4th Fireworks Show Yet

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Families looking to celebrate America’s 250th birthday have a massive new option on the calendar. LEGOLAND Florida Resort has officially announced the return of its “Red, White BOOM!” celebration for one night only on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The park is stretching its regular operating hours, staying open from 10 [] Exploding Bricks And 12-Minute Blasts: LEGOLAND Florida Unveils Its Biggest July 4th Fireworks Show Yet

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

Cartoon Network to Celebrate Its Biggest Classics With New Special Series Coming Soon

Courtesy of Adult Swim Cartoon Network is going all out for its 35th anniversary with a cool new series helping to look back on some of its biggest classics. 2027 is set to be a huge year for Cartoon Network as it’s going to officially celebrate the channel’s 35th anniversary, and thankfully there are some equally as huge plans []

Mashable

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· Jul 3, 2026

July 4th fireworks livestreams: See the best Independence Day fireworks live

USA's 250th anniversary is providing even more 4th of July show streaming options than usual. Here's what to watch.

Washingtonian

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· Jun 25, 2026

6 Pride Events for Sapphics in DC This Weekend

Pride Month isn’t over yet. Sapphics, if you’re still looking to celebrate, here’s a list of queer and lesbian events to round out your June. Draw Me Like One of Your Gay Girls Where: 1830 Columbia Rd., NW When: Thursday, June 25 at 7 PM Price: 60. Have you ever found yourself wanting to gift [] The post 6 Pride Events for Sapphics in DC This Weekend first appeared on Washingtonian.

Us Weekly

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· Jun 27, 2026

Prime Video Makes a Decision About the Future of 'Every Year After' Season 2

2026 is a big year for TV — but which shows do we definitely know are coming back for more seasons? Paramount+ surprised viewers by renewing Landman for a third season before season 2 came to an end. Inspired by the “Boomtown” podcast series, Landman is focused on the West Texas oil industry with a []

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 28, 2026

July 2026 Monthly

July 2026 Monthly

DNyuz

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘The Bear’ and 7 More Shows to Watch on TV This Week

Between streaming and cable, viewers have a seemingly endless variety of things to watch. Here is a selection of TV shows and specials that are airing or streaming this week, June 22-28. Details and times are subject to change. An almost history lesson, the four elements and a place to call home. Sometimes, you have []

KTLA 5

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· Jun 30, 2026

Top Things to Do in Los Angeles This July by Time Out Los Angeles

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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· Jun 23, 2026

Entertainment Lineup for 2026 Erath 4th of July Celebration

Entertainment Lineup for 2026 Erath 4th of July Celebration

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 2, 2026

The Best Fourth of July Program on NBC This Year May Not Be the Fireworks

This one actually requires daylight.

MIT Technology Review

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· Jul 9, 2026

Four nuclear reactors hit a big milestone in the US

I was really looking forward to July 4, and not just because I love a poolside barbecue. This year the American holiday also marked a big symbolic deadline for US nuclear power. Last year the Trump administration set a goal to see three new microreactors achieve criticality, a technical milestone establishing that a reactor can

CBC News

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· Jun 19, 2026

Why House of the Dragon takes years to come out

There hasn’t been a new episode of House of the Dragon for one year and 10 months – almost two whole years. Yes, we’ve been counting. CBC’s Puneet Nijjar breaks down why major shows now seem to take their sweet time with releasing new seasons.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

4th of July 2026 Fireworks Live Streaming

The US celebrates its 250th anniversary with extensive 4th of July 2026 fireworks displays. Major networks like NBC, ABC, and CNN are offering live telecasts and digital live streaming options. Viewers can access these celebrations through platforms like Peacock, Disney+, and YouTube. Local authorities urge attendees to stay updated on safety and transit via official channels.

ZDNet

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· Jul 2, 2026

The best July 4th TV deals: Up to 50% off Samsung, Sony, and more

This weekend marks America's 250th birthday, which means you'll save big on TV deals from top brands, all thoroughly vetted and tested by our experts.

Cincinnati CityBeat

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· Jul 1, 2026

5 great places to watch Fourth of July fireworks this weekend

If you’ve been living under a rock, you may have missed that this Saturday’s Fourth of July celebrations are extra special. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and you can bet that the entire country will be going even harder than usual this weekend—and what’s more synonymous [] The post 5 great places to watch Fourth of July fireworks this weekend appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

Wowplus

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· Jul 1, 2026

The Best Celebrity Divorce Glow-Ups Of 2026 That Had Everyone Talking

When it comes to celebrity divorces, 2026 has been a busier year than most, which has naturally led to many eye-catching glow-ups from our favorite A-listers.

Workers World

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· Jun 24, 2026

El «Juneteenth» y 250 años de hipocresía

Casi dos semanas antes de la celebración del 250.º aniversario de la «fundación» de los EE. UU., el 19 de junio se celebrará el «Juneteenth», un día festivo federal. La conversión del «Juneteenth» en festividad federal en 2021 supuso un reconocimiento largamente esperado de que, el 19 de junio de . . . Continue reading El «Juneteenth» y 250 años de hipocresía at Workers.org

The Beat

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· Jul 7, 2026

SDCC ’26: Jazwares unveils convention exclusives and and booth events schedule

Comic-Con season is officially here, and Jazwares is bringing the exclusives!

Korea Times News

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· Jun 24, 2026

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026

THURSDAY, June 25, 2026

David Avocado Wolfe

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· Feb 12, 2026

The 2026 Health & Rejuvenation Conference: A 3-Day Journey Into The Best Day Ever

My groundbreaking Health Rejuvenation Conference is back and more exhilarating than ever! This is our third Conference since 2023, and we are taking things to the next-level in our brand-new Florida location: Titusville, right near the Space Coast vortex itself. Join me — along with Red Wolf, Dr. David Daly, and a series [] The post The 2026 Health Rejuvenation Conference: A 3-Day Journey Into The Best Day Ever appeared first on David Avocado Wolfe.

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· Jul 1, 2026

What's Coming To Disney+ In July 2026? 'Twilight,' 'Adults' & More

July's Disney+ lineup has something for everyone, whether you're a longtime Twihard or anxiously awaiting the new season of 'Adults.'

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 27, 2026

Bandu’s Blockbusters for June 28, 2026

Guess the stock that will give the best return by next Friday

Independent Journal Review

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· Jun 24, 2026

Juneteenth Marred By Nationwide Violence

This year’s Juneteenth celebrations were marked by a series of violent incidents in cities across the country, from Oakland, California, to Chicago, Illinois, and several places in between. Juneteenth commemorates June

Daily Dot

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· Jul 7, 2026

A British Tourist Said Disney’s Hollywood Studios Had No Patriotism on July 4 — X Responded With Parade Footage and Fireworks Videos

Is Disney losing the patriotic 4th of July spark? A Briton thinks it has. Sign up to receive the Daily Dot’s Internet Insider newsletter for urgent news from the frontline of online. The post A British Tourist Said Disney’s Hollywood Studios Had No Patriotism on July 4 — X Responded With Parade Footage and Fireworks Videos appeared first on The Daily Dot.

CBS Sports

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· Jul 5, 2026

2026 John Deere Classic TV schedule: Where to watch live streaming coverage of Round 4

The PGA Tour rolls into the Quad Cities for the Fourth of July

WDBQ – 1490 AM – Dubuque

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· Jun 26, 2026

The Best Midwest Attractions & Festivals to Check Out in 2026 [PHOTOS]

The Best Midwest Attractions & Festivals to Check Out in 2026 [PHOTOS]

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· Jul 7, 2026

The best Replay clips for June

The best Replay clips for June

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