Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1948, Richard Simmons, American fitness trainer and actor (died 2024) was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Great American State Fair visitors stretchered off as 'at least 7 people' pass out in extreme heat

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July 3, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon
Great American State Fair visitors stretchered off as 'at least 7 people' pass out in extreme heat

Trump's Great American State Fair, a weeks-long celebration of America's 250th birthday on the National Mall in Washington DC, has been postponed

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Salon

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· Jul 3, 2026

Half of Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July in extreme heat

Dangerous heat dome disrupts American celebrations in Midwest and East Coast with travel delays and health problems

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 4, 2026

Brutal heatwave derails some US 250 celebrations as Americans swelter

Extreme heat has forced a parade in Philadelphia to be cancelled. The Great American State Fair at the National Mall in Washington DC was also suspended as temperatures in some states topped 40 degrees Celsius.

The Independent

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· Jul 2, 2026

Huge crowds packed the DC National Mall on Wednesday night - but it wasn’t for Trump

The atmosphere stood in stark contrast to that of many events at the Great American State Fair, which has drawn modest crowds

The Paris News (search feed)

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· Jun 30, 2026

Water Balloon Fest scheduled at the Maxey House

Cool off this summer with a splash of fun at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site’s annual Water Balloon Fest.

Irish Star

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump's Great American State Fair CLOSED as extreme heat causes event's latest meltdown

Trump's Great American State Fair, a weeks-long celebration of America's 250th birthday on the National Mall in Washington DC, has been hit by extreme heat, poor attendance, and performers canceling their shows

USA TODAY

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· Jul 4, 2026

Great American State Fair plagued by heat a day before July 4th

The heat is affecting the Great American State Fair with some needing medical attention and even using the baptism pool to beat the heat. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

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Related coverage for "Great American State Fair visitors stretchered off as 'at least 7 people' pass out in extreme heat": Salon — Half of Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July in extreme heat. Sky News Australia — Brutal heatwave derails some US 250 celebrations as Americans swelter. The Independent — Huge crowds packed the DC National Mall on Wednesday night - but it wasn’t for Trump. The Paris News (search feed) — Water Balloon Fest scheduled at the Maxey House. Irish Star — Trump's Great American State Fair CLOSED as extreme heat causes event's latest meltdown. USA TODAY — Great American State Fair plagued by heat a day before July 4th