Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1961, Stelios Manolas, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1967, Tom Simpson, English cyclist (born 1937) passed away. In 1970, Leslie Groves, American general and engineer (born 1896) passed away. In 1985, Charlotte Dujardin, English equestrian was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Dix Park to hold Sunflower Celebration on Saturday as sunflowers start to bloom

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July 7, 2026

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Dix Park to hold Sunflower Celebration on Saturday as sunflowers start to bloom

The sunflowers are back! Dix Park announced Thursday that the buds are starting to bloom, so it will be celebrating peak bloom on Saturday, July 11.

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Cincinnati CityBeat

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· Jun 25, 2026

10 things to do this weekend (June 26-28)

While Cincinnati Pride will dominate the weekend, there’s plenty to do in the Queen City regardless. If you’re looking for even more to do on every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar. Cincinnati Pride Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sawyer Point Yeatman’s Cove, downtown Cincinnati’s annual free celebration of the LGBTQ+ community returns [] The post 10 things to do this weekend (June 26-28) appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

New York Amsterdam News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Scenes from 2026 NYC Pride Parade

Celebrating a 39-year tradition: Passing out roses and honoring community at New York City’s phenomenal LGBTQIA+ Pride March. The post Scenes from 2026 NYC Pride Parade appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.

WRAL News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Slideshow: Sunflowers in bloom at Dix Park in Raleigh

The sunflowers at Dix Park are blooming. WRAL viewers submitted their photos of the flowers to us. You can submit yours at wral.com/report-it

Associated Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Mamdani joins the New York City Pride March during LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride Month celebrations peaked with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on Sunday. (AP Video by Aron Ranen and production by Vanessa A. Alvarez) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 28, 2026

Parades in NYC and San Francisco wrap up LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride Month celebrations peaked with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on Sunday.

UPI

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· Jul 9, 2026

Famous birthdays for July 9: Tom Hanks, Jack White

Famous birthdays for July 9: Tom Hanks, Jack White

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.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jun 27, 2026

Are you going to any Pride events this weekend?

Parades are taking place across the country this weekend.

WROK – 1440 AM – Rockford

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· Jul 3, 2026

Milwaukee's Beloved Zoo Fest Is Back For Its 40th Year

Milwaukee's Beloved Zoo Fest Is Back For Its 40th Year

Boston.com

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· Jun 30, 2026

What you need to know about Boston Harborfest

The Independence Day celebration takes place July 2-4. The post What you need to know about Boston Harborfest appeared first on Boston.com.

Quartz

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· Jul 9, 2026

20 things nature does that are worth building an entire trip around

The wildebeest migration, the cherry blossom, the bioluminescent bay — natural phenomena that happen on a schedule and reward the people who plan around them

BOL News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Pop star expands empire with festival, chart success, and upcoming world tour

Festival set for 29 August at Great Park, Irvine, with fully female-led lineup. The post Pop star expands empire with festival, chart success, and upcoming world tour appeared first on BOL News.

Vogue

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· Jul 4, 2026

Adam Sandler Officiated, the Bride Wore Dior, and Everything Else About Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding

The couple officially married at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3. Here’s everything you need to know about the multi-day celebration.

WDBQ – 1490 AM – Dubuque

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· Jul 6, 2026

Join The Fun At Adults-only Water Park Event In Illinois

Join The Fun At Adults-only Water Park Event In Illinois

ZNS Bahamas

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· Jul 8, 2026

Independence Family Fun Day & Concert July 10

As The Bahamas celebrates its 53rd Anniversary of Independence, residents and visitors alike are invited to a free day of family entertainment at Clifford Park on Friday, July 10, 2026. The event forms part of the national Independence celebrations and promises an afternoon and evening of culture, music, food and family-friendly activities. The national festivities [] The post Independence Family Fun Day Concert July 10 appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.

Loonie Politics

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· Jun 28, 2026

LGBTQ+ Pride parades set for Sunday in NYC and San Francisco

Pride Month celebrations peak Sunday with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Pride events often mix celebration and calls to action, reflecting the political winds, cultural climate and news around LGBTQ+ rights. This [] The post LGBTQ+ Pride parades set for Sunday in NYC and San Francisco appeared first on Loonie Politics.

CNN

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· Jul 1, 2026

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s wedding celebration expected at MSG

The wedding celebrations for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to take place at Madison Square Garden ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, sources tell CNN.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 10, 2026

Make a splash: The top 15 pool floats for summer fun in 2026

Soak up the sun with the 15 best pool floats for 2026 to make the most of your summer fun.

Le Monde

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· Jul 3, 2026

Washington marks America's 250th anniversary with sloppy and politicized celebrations

Taken over by Donald Trump, the celebrations are set to culminate on Saturday with Independence Day. The pavilions installed on the National Mall in Washington, intended to honor history and popular culture, have failed to draw crowds.

CBC News

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· Jun 29, 2026

IN PHOTOS | Pride parades here and abroad

Pride Month celebrations peaked Sunday with big parades in Toronto, San Francisco and other major cities on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Metro

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· Jul 3, 2026

Map shows London Pride parade route and stage locations for 2026

The big day is here!

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 1, 2026

Mainland Chinese tourists pack landmarks as Hong Kong marks 29th anniversary

Festive events and promotions across Hong Kong marking the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty have drawn large numbers of mainland tourists to major attractions and landmarks in the city. Amid a sea of red national flags and celebratory banners on Wednesday, visitors told the South China Morning Post that they thoroughly enjoyed the perks on offer, including complimentary ferry rides, free museum admissions and an array of dining and retail discounts of up to 29 per...

Latestly.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s Wedding Destination Confirmed; Plans Include 2,000-Guest Celebration at New York’s Madison Square Garden

Pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce are reportedly planning a massive, two-part wedding celebration at New York City's Madison Square Garden this July. According to media reports citing industry sources, the couple plans to host a private, intimate gathering on July 2, followed by a much larger reception the next day that could draw up to 2,000 guests.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 5, 2026

Festival Jalanan Warisan George Town tarik 30,000 pengunjung

Festival Jalanan sempena Perayaan Warisan George Town 2026 bermula dengan sambutan luar jangka, semalam apabila dianggarkan 30,000 pengunjung hadir pada hari pertama sekaligus melepasi sasaran awal 20,000 orang. Jumlah kehadiran dijangka terus meningkat sehingga hari terakhir festival yang dijangka Selasa ini, dengan keseluruhan pengunjung dianggarkan mencecah 40,000 hingga 50,000 orang. Festival kali ini menghimpunkan 43 ... Read more The post Festival Jalanan Warisan George Town tarik 30,000 pengunjung appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

LEO Weekly – Louisville

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· Jun 21, 2026

Cheers to Over a Decade. Now Introducing The JTown Big Pour!

Saturday, Jul 11The JTown Big PourGaslight Pavilion | 10434 Watterson Trail | jtownbigpour.com | 75 VIP, 45 GA, 15 DD | 4-8 p.m. | 21 and over After 10 years of growth and success, the JTown Beer Fest is ushering in a new era with a refreshed name and expanded vision: The JTown Big Pour. [] The post Cheers to Over a Decade. Now Introducing The JTown Big Pour! appeared first on LEO Weekly | Louisville Eccentric Observer.

The Japan Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

U.S. turns 250 with Trump center stage

The birthday was marked with parades, flyovers and fireworks to come, as President Donald Trump stamped his mark on the landmark anniversary.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 4, 2026

Taylor Swift’s Something Blue? Empire State Building Glow Ups Over Manhattan

New York City’s popular landmark was lit light blue over the city skyline to celebrate the power couple’s wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night.

EL PAÍS

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· Jun 23, 2026

Freedom 250: What to know about the Independence Day celebrations with Trump in the spotlight

Presidential rallies, a 16-day fair, military parades, and record-breaking fireworks displays will mark the anniversary

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jun 23, 2026

Massive Independence Day Celebration Scheduled in Maurice

Massive Independence Day Celebration Scheduled in Maurice

Hello Magazine

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· Jul 7, 2026

Relive the most iconic and biggest weddings over the last 30 years — including Princess Kate, The Beckhams and more

It's (always) a lovely day for a white wedding! Over the past 30 years, there have been plenty of celebrity nuptials to keep us all entertained

Us Weekly

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· Jun 22, 2026

Stars Celebrate Pride Month 2026: Laverne Cox, Lisa Rinna and More

This June, several Hollywood stars are celebrating LGBTQ+ culture, history and community in honor of Pride Month. After the release of her memoir Transcendent, actress Laverne Cox traveled to Seattle, Washington, to attend the inaugural Lifelong Pride Gala, a fundraiser supporting LGBTQ+ community health. With help from fellow attendees Brad Goreski, more than 142,000 was []

Western Standard

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· Jun 23, 2026

RancheView School in Cochrane holds 'Pride Day' for children aged five to 14 years old

RancheView School in Cochrane, AB, has recently celebrated Pride Day — with some unique claims being made about the school and how they conducted the day's events.

Arizona Daily Independent

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· Jun 30, 2026

July 4th Celebrations Across Arizona Set To Commemorate Independence Day

July 4th Celebrations Across Arizona Set To Commemorate Independence Day

AllSides

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· Jun 25, 2026

Visitors Look at the Reflecting Pool and Disagree on What They See

Wednesday morning in Washington began with a typical mix of visitors along the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: joggers, bikers, school groups, foreign tourists, a dancing majorette troupe from Carbondale, Pa. The Washington Monument, skinny and straight as six o'clock, was shimmering in the water.

DNyuz

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· Jun 26, 2026

Stars kick off Pride weekend at exclusive ‘Café Kallmeyer’ soirée in NYC

The stars were out to kick off NYC Pride weekend at the exclusive “Café Kallmeyer” soirée in New York City on Thursday night. Designer Daniella Kallmeyer and artistic director Gabriel Hendifar teamed up to put on the special event, which also celebrated the former’s 40th birthday, at interdisciplinary design studio Apparatus in Midtown. Notable figures []

ArcaMax

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· Jul 13, 2026

Ringo Starr says Beatles had one rule on long van rides: 'own up to the fart'

Ringo Starr marked his 86th birthday with hilarious Beatles memories and a fresh vow to keep touring forever.

Focus Taiwan

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· Jun 29, 2026

Taiwan floats join New York, San Francisco Pride parades

New York/San Francisco, June 28 (CNA) Taiwan-themed floats were part of the New York City (NYC) Pride March and the San Francisco (SF) Pride Parade on Sunday, featuring Taiwanese drag performers in New York and Taiwan's mascot Oh Bear in San Francisco.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 5, 2026

Paris summer ritual returns with 3 supervised Seine swimming spots

Paris summer ritual returns with 3 supervised Seine swimming spots

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