Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1903, Sidney Franklin, American bullfighter (died 1976) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1977, Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. In 2021, Richard Branson becomes the first civilian to be launched into space via his Virgin Galactic spacecraft. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Fourth of July Escapes: 6 Celebrations Away From DC Crowds

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June 26, 2026

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Hoping to get out of Washington for the Fourth of July? These charming towns and historical sites are hosting celebrations with parades, reenactments, and firework displays — plus none of the DC crowds and closures. Williamsburg Distance from DC: 151 miles The holiday happenings in Colonial Williamsburg are all about history. Programming includes military drills, [] The post Fourth of July Escapes: 6 Celebrations Away From DC Crowds first appeared on Washingtonian.

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· Jul 5, 2026

July 4th celebrations kick off across L.A. County

Revelers gathered for July 4th celebrations across Los Angeles County Saturday night. KTLA's Hailey Winslow reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

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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.

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· Jul 4, 2026

Americans Celebrate 250th U.S. Independence Within The Bahamas

NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS - It's July 4th, American Independence Da and this year, thousands of Americans are choosing to celebrate away from home.

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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 []

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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.

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· Jul 6, 2026

MUBI Fest Brings Three Days of Cinema, Live Music, and Community to Chicago

MUBI Fest returns to Chicago July 10-12 with a weekend of exclusive screenings, live music, and special events across The Salt Shed, Music Box Theatre, and Gene Siskel Film Center Highlights include live performances from Current Joys and Delroy Edwards, the Chicago premiere of Jane Schoenbrun’s TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA, a preview [] The post MUBI Fest Brings Three Days of Cinema, Live Music, and Community to Chicago appeared first on Chicago Reader.

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Related coverage for "Fourth of July Escapes: 6 Celebrations Away From DC Crowds": KTLA 5 — July 4th celebrations kick off across L.A. County. Washingtonian — 6 Pride Events for Sapphics in DC This Weekend. Our News Bahamas — Americans Celebrate 250th U.S. Independence Within The Bahamas. Us Weekly — Stars Celebrate Pride Month 2026: Laverne Cox, Lisa Rinna and More. BNO News — National Mall visitors evacuated from July 4 events due to severe storms. Chicago Reader — MUBI Fest Brings Three Days of Cinema, Live Music, and Community to Chicago