Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1558, Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul de Thermes at Gravelines. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1970, Andrei Tivontchik, German pole vaulter and trainer was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1979, Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1985, Trell Kimmons, American sprinter was born. In 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Henri Julien, French race car driver (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

McLaren wraps up WA drilling blitz with bonanza titanium hits

Sydney Morning Herald

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July 13, 2026

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McLaren wraps up WA drilling blitz with bonanza titanium hits

McLaren Minerals has wound up the biggest drilling campaign yet at its sands project near Esperance, identifying grades up to 34.6 per cent heavy mineral and possible resource extensions.

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· Jun 26, 2026

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· Jul 8, 2026

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· Jul 3, 2026

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· Jul 6, 2026

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· Jul 3, 2026

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