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 1902, Vic Armbruster, Australian rugby league footballer (died 1984) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1995, Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Last chance to apply — Startup Battlefield Australia applications close July 6
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MobileSyrup
· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jul 11, 2026
Now Available on Steam - Angels Fall First, 10% off!
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· Jun 29, 2026
and Roger Switch 2 review – short and bittersweet
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· Jun 24, 2026
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