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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1906, Murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette in the United States, inspiration for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1929, Danny Flores, American singer-songwriter and saxophonist (died 2006) was born. In 1932, Alex Hassilev, French-born American folk singer and musician (died 2024) was born. In 1973, Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. 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 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Independence Day turns into national tragedy as Flamingo Air crash in Andros claims 10 lives, including pilot and members of Da Pond Band
NASSAU, BAHAMAS: A day meant for national celebration has been overshadowed by tragedy after a Flamingo Air crash in Andros claimed the lives of 10 people, including the pilot and nine passengers. Prime Minister Philip Davis described the crash as another painful chapter in the nation’s history, saying a day that should have been filled []
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ABC News
· Jul 11, 2026
Bahamas plane crash that killed 10 included musicians and a DJ, union says
The Bahamas Musicians and Entertainers Union says the victims in a plane crash in the Bahamas that killed 10 people included musicians and a DJ
Boston.com
· Jun 23, 2026
Massachusetts family loses four members in Dominican Republic fire
The victims were staying at an Airbnb when a fire broke out in the early morning hours of June 13. The post Massachusetts family loses four members in Dominican Republic fire appeared first on Boston.com.
Mother Jones
· Jul 5, 2026
“Morally reprehensible”: Prediction Markets Offer Bets on Wildfires
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Daily Mail
· Jul 4, 2026
TV icon, 84, shares rare throwback photos ahead of Fourth of July holiday... can you guess who it is?
TV icon, 84, shares rare throwback photos ahead of Fourth of July holiday... can you guess who it is?
Associated Press
· Jul 6, 2026
3 firefighters killed in Colorado are remembered for their bravery
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Western Standard
· Jun 25, 2026
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Related coverage for "Independence Day turns into national tragedy as Flamingo Air crash in Andros claims 10 lives, including pilot and members of Da Pond Band": ABC News — Bahamas plane crash that killed 10 included musicians and a DJ, union says. Boston.com — Massachusetts family loses four members in Dominican Republic fire. Mother Jones — “Morally reprehensible”: Prediction Markets Offer Bets on Wildfires. Daily Mail — TV icon, 84, shares rare throwback photos ahead of Fourth of July holiday... can you guess who it is?. Associated Press — 3 firefighters killed in Colorado are remembered for their bravery. Western Standard — UPDATED: Three people are dead after a plane crashed en route to a NWT wildfire