Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1441, Kyōgoku Takakazu, Japanese nobleman passed away. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1931, Geeto Mongol, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (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 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 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. 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.
Memorial held for 2020 rain disaster in Kumamoto
Participants included bereaved family members, land minister Yasushi Kaneko and Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura.
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Eyewitness News Bahamas
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Memorial Site Erected in Memory of Shirley Street Traffic Fatality Victims
Memorial Site Erected in Memory of Shirley Street Traffic Fatality Victims
BNO News
· Jul 11, 2026
All rescued after building collapses into floodwaters in Missouri
A building collapsed into floodwaters at a campground in southeast Missouri, where officials initially said 10 to 17 people fell into the water. Everyone involved in the collapse was rescued, and five campers who were separately reported missing were also found safe. The collapse happened Friday at Bearcat Getaway Campground near Lesterville in Reynolds County, [] The post All rescued after building collapses into floodwaters in Missouri appeared first on BNO News.
Hi China
· Jul 8, 2026
Reservoir breach triggers floods in Guangxi
Torrential rain brought by Typhoon Maysak breached the Liulan Reservoir in Hengzhou, Nanning, Guangxi, on July 6, unleashing powerful floodwaters that inundated downstream villages. Authorities activated the highest flood emergency response, evacuated residents and deployed rescue teams as relief efforts continued across the affected areas. #Trending
The Hill
· Jul 11, 2026
Reflecting Pool drained again as issues plague Trump-backed renovation
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for another round of repairs, marking another setback in President Trump’s multimillion-dollar renovation of the historic Washington, D.C. landmark. Trump had hoped to have the pool ready to be showcased by July 4, when the nation would celebrate its 250th anniversary, but the project quickly ran...
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· Jun 23, 2026
Green algae in Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool
Green algae in Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool
Off The Press
· Jul 11, 2026
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for another round of repairs, marking another setback in President Trump’s multimillion-dollar renovation of the historic Washington, D.C. landmark. Trump had hoped to have the pool ready to be showcased by July 4, when the nation would celebrate its 250th anniversary, but the project quickly ran []...Click to read more
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