Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1489, Bahlul Lodi, sultan of Delhi passed away. In 1536, Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch priest and philosopher (born 1466) passed away. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1900, Marcel Paul, French communist politician and Holocaust survivor (died 1982) was born. In 1925, Albert Lance, Australian-French tenor (died 2013) was born. In 1937, Lionel Jospin, French civil servant and politician, 165th Prime Minister of France was born. In 1945, Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen, German field marshal (born 1895) passed away. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Knights joust at medieval festival in Brussels
Armored riders thundered across Brussels' historic Sablon square as part of the annual Ommegang festival, a UNESCO-listed celebration of Belgian medieval heritage, which included a jousting demonstration with re-enactors. #belgium #ommegangfestival #brussels #jousting #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 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
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Reuters
· Jun 24, 2026
Midsummer bonfire lights up Copenhagen canal
Danes on June 23 celebrated Saint John’s Eve — marking the height of summer — with a bonfire along a canal in Copenhagen. #midsummer #midsommar #copenhagen #denmark #saintjohnseve
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· Jul 4, 2026
Tenth annual Festival des bières de Laval brewing from July 10-12_4.jpg
Tenth annual Festival des bières de Laval brewing from July 10-12_4.jpg
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· Jun 28, 2026
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· Jul 5, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
Denmark Has a Big Fourth of July Party. This Year, the U.S. Is Uninvited.
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Related coverage for "Knights joust at medieval festival in Brussels": Reuters — Midsummer bonfire lights up Copenhagen canal. The Suburban — Tenth annual Festival des bières de Laval brewing from July 10-12_4.jpg. The Epoch Times — LIVE NOW: Freedom 250 Celebration Held in Brussels. RTL Today — 43rd edition: High-profile visit and soaring temperatures on day two of the Agricultural Fair. DNyuz — Denmark Has a Big Fourth of July Party. This Year, the U.S. Is Uninvited.. Vanguard News — Wizkid to host pre-release party for new album in Paris June 25