Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1931, Eric Ives, English historian and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1944, Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic was born. In 1969, Henry George Lamond, Australian farmer and author (born 1885) passed away. In 1980, John Warren Davis, American educator, college administrator, and civil rights leader (born 1888) passed away. In 1984, Jonathan Lewis, American football player was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2012, Roger Payne, English mountaineer (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Lewis and Clark expedition reveals America’s unknown frontier

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July 12, 2026

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Washington Examiner

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· Jul 2, 2026

Before 1776: Rediscovering America’s first chapter at Jamestown

For America’s 250th birthday, the Washington Examiner is taking you to Virginia’s Historic Triangle, where the story of our nation began. From the Jamestown settlement, the first permanent English colony in America; to the Yorktown battlefield, where the fight for independence was won; to Williamsburg, where America’s founding principles were debated and shaped. Step back []

KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls

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· Jun 23, 2026

America 250 Gets Started a Week Early in Twin Falls

America 250 Gets Started a Week Early in Twin Falls

Slate Magazine

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· Jun 22, 2026

America Before 250

America didn’t start with the Declaration of Independence.

Independent Online

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· Jun 29, 2026

America at 250 and South Africa at a Crossroads

America at 250 and South Africa at a Crossroads

CNN

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· Jul 2, 2026

‘Carriage Takes’ with Thomas Jefferson

Ahead of the United States of America’s 250th anniversary, CNN visited Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia, to hear historical interpreters like Kurt Smith, who portrays Thomas Jefferson, share an 18th century take on US history. Jefferson and Martha Washington, portrayed by Katharine Pittman, discuss how Jefferson meant for women to be included in the Declaration of Independence in “Carriage Takes.”

Knewz

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· Jul 8, 2026

Scientists are scrambling to preserve Jamestown’s history as rising waters threaten the site

Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in what is now the United States. Today, the historic site is increasingly threatened by rising waters, according to a PBS report. “Without Jamestown, there is no modern United States,” says Sean Romo, the director of archaeology for Jamestown Rediscovery. Rising water, shrinking coastlines Over...

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Related coverage for "Lewis and Clark expedition reveals America’s unknown frontier": Washington Examiner — Before 1776: Rediscovering America’s first chapter at Jamestown. KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls — America 250 Gets Started a Week Early in Twin Falls. Slate Magazine — America Before 250. Independent Online — America at 250 and South Africa at a Crossroads. CNN — ‘Carriage Takes’ with Thomas Jefferson. Knewz — Scientists are scrambling to preserve Jamestown’s history as rising waters threaten the site