Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1845, Henrik Wergeland, Norwegian linguist, poet, and playwright (born 1808) passed away. In 1895, Kirsten Flagstad, Norwegian soprano (died 1962) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1986, Hannaliis Jaadla, Estonian footballer was born. In 1994, Kanako Momota, Japanese singer-songwriter was born. In 2012, Else Holmelund Minarik, Danish-American author and illustrator (born 1920) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. In 2020, Wim Suurbier, Dutch football player (born 1945) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Haaland: Norway’s World Cup machine – and the Internet’s ‘babygirl’

Borneo Bulletin

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July 11, 2026

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Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 12, 2026

Erling Haaland is Norway’s World Cup machine — and the internet’s babygirl

Erling Haaland is Norway’s World Cup machine — and the internet’s babygirl

NBC News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Norway fans invade the U.S. with viral ‘Viking row’

Norwegian soccer fans are going viral for invading the U.S. with their “Viking row” after qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. The trend first emerged in March as Norway was preparing for the World Cup and has quickly become the country’s trademark national celebration.

Bloomberg

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· Jun 28, 2026

World Cup Fever Energizes Boston Ahead of Knockout Stage

From Scotts to Haitians, Boston has been a hotspot for memorable moments during the FIFA World Cup. Boston Globe Social Video Journalist Emily Sweeney joins Bloomberg This Weekend and discusses with hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo vibrant atmosphere and community spirit that has taken over the city. (Source: Bloomberg)

Reuters

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russian model goes viral as Erling Haaland look-a-like

As Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland shines at the FIFA World Cup 2026, his female lookalike from Russia is making a splash on social media. Model Anastasia Kostromitina has shot to fame on Instagram with videos mimicking Haaland, including one clip that has drawn more than 110 million views. #erlinghaaland #football #soccer #model #lookalike 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The i Paper

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· Jul 11, 2026

England vs Norway heads to extra-time in tense World Cup quarter-final

Follow The i Paper's live blog for the latest updates and news as England take on Norway for a spot in the World Cup semi-finals

Vox

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· Jun 24, 2026

The World Cup is showing the value of American soft power

The World Cup tourist videos taking over your feed aren't just wholesome content. They're a reminder of something bigger: America’s soft power Vox's Constance Grady breaks down what the US’s welcoming spirit says about soft power at a moment when the country’s global reputation is under serious strain. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@voxdotcom Check out our articles: https://www.vox.com/ Listen to our podcasts: https://www.vox.com/podcasts

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Related coverage for "Haaland: Norway’s World Cup machine – and the Internet’s ‘babygirl’": Borneo Bulletin — Erling Haaland is Norway’s World Cup machine — and the internet’s babygirl. NBC News — Norway fans invade the U.S. with viral ‘Viking row’. Bloomberg — World Cup Fever Energizes Boston Ahead of Knockout Stage. Reuters — Russian model goes viral as Erling Haaland look-a-like. The i Paper — England vs Norway heads to extra-time in tense World Cup quarter-final. Vox — The World Cup is showing the value of American soft power