Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 939, Leo VII, pope of the Catholic Church passed away. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1982, Shin-Soo Choo, South Korean baseball player was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1985, Trell Kimmons, American sprinter was born. In 1995, Cody Bellinger, American baseball player was born. In 1996, Pandro S. Berman, American director, producer, and production manager (born 1905) passed away. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
iPhone 18: Everything We Know About Apple's Upcoming Handsets

There are now more rumors about Apple's next flagship phones that point to a new foldable, a variable-aperture camera, more RAM, improved battery life and, yes, higher prices.
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Foldable iPhone Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, Pixel 11 and Other Phones Launching in 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
India and China are home to 2.9 billion people – and together they bought just 13 million PCs in Q1
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· Jun 22, 2026
New research to mark the evolution of mobile shows two in three people use their mobiles to stay connected to loved ones
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· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jun 21, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jul 5, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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