Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1892, Alexander Cartwright, American firefighter, invented baseball (born 1820) passed away. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1926, Gertrude Bell, English archaeologist and spy (born 1868) passed away. In 1927, Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Lightning Strikes Twice: the Fluky World of Pop’s Two-Hit Wonders
Whether it's Hozier or Blue Öyster Cult, Gloria Gaynor or Paula Cole, certain artists surpass the one-hit wonder curse with a second smash.
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The Standard
· Jul 3, 2026
Prince William joins Travis Kelce on New Heights podcast ahead of footballer's wedding to Taylor Swift
It comes as New York is abuzz ahead of the popstar’s rumoured Madison Square Garden ceremony
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July 4's hottest summer video game takes in one place
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Two People Climb Empire State Building With Banner
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Rekindling the spirit of American patriotism
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Anime Expo’s World Premiere of ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2’ Absolutely Ruled
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Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during New York’s fireworks show
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