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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 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1927, Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1956, Mario Soto, Dominican baseball player was born. In 1986, Didier Digard, French footballer was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Lotto Powerball jackpot climbs to $28m as 24 players share second division win
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The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 27, 2026
Lotto: Three lucky winners split $1m as Powerball rolls over to $17m
Lotto: Three lucky winners split $1m as Powerball rolls over to $17m
KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette
· Jun 24, 2026
No Mega Millions Jackpot Winner Leaves Prize Growing to $489 Million
No Mega Millions Jackpot Winner Leaves Prize Growing to $489 Million
KTLA 5
· Jul 8, 2026
Mega Millions jackpot tops $600 million
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $604 million after no ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday night's drawing. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Fox News
· Jun 30, 2026
Lucky traveler wins $3.3M jackpot on 'Wheel of Fortune' slot machine at Harry Reid International Airport
A traveler going by the name of Anthony hit a 3.3 million jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at Harry Reid International Airport after placing a 10 bet.
UPI
· Jul 1, 2026
'Last second' decision earns Maryland man a $50,000 Powerball prize
'Last second' decision earns Maryland man a $50,000 Powerball prize
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Related coverage for "Lotto Powerball jackpot climbs to $28m as 24 players share second division win": The New Zealand Herald — Lotto: Three lucky winners split $1m as Powerball rolls over to $17m. KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette — No Mega Millions Jackpot Winner Leaves Prize Growing to $489 Million. KTLA 5 — Mega Millions jackpot tops $600 million. Fox News — Lucky traveler wins $3.3M jackpot on 'Wheel of Fortune' slot machine at Harry Reid International Airport. UPI — 'Last second' decision earns Maryland man a $50,000 Powerball prize