Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist 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 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Lower storm chances Monday; major heat wave through the holiday weekend
As the rain moves out of central North Carolina, we're bracing for a stretch of triple-digit heat going into Independence Day.
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UrduPoint
· Jul 10, 2026
Rain, windstorms likely in upper parts during weekend: PMD
Rain, windstorms likely in upper parts during weekend: PMD
WRAL News
· Nov 11, 2025
Pleasant Wednesday follows, rain chances return for the weekend
Behind the front, a cooler, less humid Wednesday shapes up to be the best weather of the week. Rain and storm chances return to close out the week.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 9, 2026
Not your typical July weather: rain
Friday and Saturday bring increased humidity and scattered, heavy downpours that may cause minor street flooding, though rain will be spotty and not persistent. Early next week remains unsettled with continued afternoon rain chances and possible street flooding, but overall this is considered a favorable forecast for this typically hot and dry period.
The West Australian
· Jul 5, 2026
Perth weather: Damp start to the week but sunshine to return
Cloudy skies may have dominated the weekend and more rain is on the way tonight and tomorrow — but then the sunshine returns.
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Related coverage for "Lower storm chances Monday; major heat wave through the holiday weekend": UrduPoint — Rain, windstorms likely in upper parts during weekend: PMD. WRAL News — Pleasant Wednesday follows, rain chances return for the weekend. KSAT San Antonio — Not your typical July weather: rain. The West Australian — Perth weather: Damp start to the week but sunshine to return