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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1908, William D. Coleman, 13th President of Liberia (born 1842) passed away. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Evacuation ordered at National Mall as storms gather ahead of Trump's Fourth of July speech

CBC News

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July 4, 2026

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An evacuation was ordered Saturday evening at the National Mall as storms gathered around Washington just hours before U.S. President Donald Trump was scheduled to deliver a speech commemorating America's 250th anniversary of independence.

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WRAL News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Evacuation ordered at National Mall as storms gather ahead of Trump's July 4th speech

An evacuation has been ordered at the National Mall as storms gather around Washington just hours before President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a speech commemorating America’s 250th anniversary of independence. Those on the Mall were encouraged to go to federal buildings nearby or Smiths...

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 4, 2026

Evacuation ordered as storms gather in Washington before Trump’s July 4 speech

An evacuation was ordered on Saturday evening at the National Mall as storms gathered around Washington just hours before US President Donald Trump was scheduled to deliver a speech commemorating America’s 250th anniversary of independence. Those on the Mall were encouraged to go to federal buildings nearby or Smithsonian museums. “Freedom 250 will share updates on programming and doors reopening,” Freedom 250 spokeswoman Danielle Alvarez said in a statement. Plans for fireworks were still...

BNO News

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· Jul 4, 2026

National Mall visitors evacuated from July 4 events due to severe storms

Visitors are being evacuated from July 4 event grounds on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as severe storms move through the area, according to officials. The evacuation is taking place Saturday evening as Freedom 250, the National Park Service and other public safety agencies ask people at the event grounds, fireworks viewing areas and [] The post National Mall visitors evacuated from July 4 events due to severe storms appeared first on BNO News.

The Epoch Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Thunderstorm Forces Evacuation at National Mall Before Trump’s America 250 Speech

Ahead of Trump's speech on Saturday, organizers ordered crowds to evacuate near the National Mall as thunderstorms gathered near Washington.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

July 4th crowds ordered to evacuate National Mall in DC due to stormy weather

July 4th crowds ordered to evacuate National Mall in DC due to stormy weather

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

Trump speech event on National Mall evacuated as thunderstorm hits Fourth of July celebration

Trump speech event on National Mall evacuated as thunderstorm hits Fourth of July celebration

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Related coverage for "Evacuation ordered at National Mall as storms gather ahead of Trump's Fourth of July speech": WRAL News — Evacuation ordered at National Mall as storms gather ahead of Trump's July 4th speech. South China Morning Post — Evacuation ordered as storms gather in Washington before Trump’s July 4 speech. BNO News — National Mall visitors evacuated from July 4 events due to severe storms. The Epoch Times — Thunderstorm Forces Evacuation at National Mall Before Trump’s America 250 Speech. Brisbane Times — July 4th crowds ordered to evacuate National Mall in DC due to stormy weather. Sweden Herald — Trump speech event on National Mall evacuated as thunderstorm hits Fourth of July celebration