Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1857, George E. Ohr, American potter (died 1918) was born. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1936, Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) was born. In 1949, Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) passed away. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
How Tens of Thousands of Irish Immigrants Led the Patriots to Victory During the American Revolution
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Soldiers of Irish heritage accounted for up to 50 percent of the Continental Army's ranks. Driven from their homeland by British oppression, Irish-born rebels also served as spies, politicians and more
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Free Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Patriot Front
Patriot Front
RTÉ News
· Jun 22, 2026
More than 4,600 people to become Irish citizens
Around 4,600 people from more than 139 countries will become Irish citizens at ceremonies taking place in Kerry over today and tomorrow.
The Independent
· Jul 4, 2026
July 4 live: Trump’s Freedom 250 feels the heat as white nationalists march on DC with Confederate flags
Hundreds of uniformed and masked members of Patriot Front march through capital on Fourth of July
NewsOne
· Jul 6, 2026
Patriot Front Marches Around US Capitol During Freedom 250 Event. But Why, Though?
On July 4, a large group of Patriot Front members got together, dressed in their uniform of white face coverings, blue polo shirts, and khakis and marched through neighborhoods in the U.S. Capitol.
Smithsonian Magazine
· Jun 22, 2026
How Angry, Out-of-Work Fishermen Saved the Patriots During the American Revolution
The British punished rebellious New Englanders by depriving them of their livelihood. This led unemployed mariners to enlist in the patriot cause
Irish Star
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump says there's 'nothing better than Irish American friendship' in message for Irish America 250
Trump hailed the 11 Irish signatories of the Declaration of Independence and one genius Irish person who penned one of the fundamental phrases of the United States
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Related coverage for "How Tens of Thousands of Irish Immigrants Led the Patriots to Victory During the American Revolution": Free Press — Patriot Front. RTÉ News — More than 4,600 people to become Irish citizens. The Independent — July 4 live: Trump’s Freedom 250 feels the heat as white nationalists march on DC with Confederate flags. NewsOne — Patriot Front Marches Around US Capitol During Freedom 250 Event. But Why, Though?. Smithsonian Magazine — How Angry, Out-of-Work Fishermen Saved the Patriots During the American Revolution. Irish Star — Trump says there's 'nothing better than Irish American friendship' in message for Irish America 250