Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1850, Robert Stevenson, Scottish engineer (born 1772) passed away. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1966, Annabel Croft, English tennis player and sportscaster was born. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1994, Eila Campbell, English geographer and cartographer (born 1915) passed away. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1995, Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
NASA satellites are watching Earth's newest island rise from the sea
A newly discovered underwater volcanic eruption north of Papua New Guinea is unfolding in one of the world's most poorly mapped ocean basins. Satellites have spotted steam plumes, ash, thermal hotspots, and huge floating pumice rafts, suggesting magma is rising surprisingly close to the surface. Scientists are now watching closely to see if the eruption creates a new island, offering a rare opportunity to observe the birth of new land as it happens.
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Korea Times News
· Jul 7, 2026
Korea's Earth observation satellite successfully put into orbit
Korea's Earth observation satellite successfully put into orbit
Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
(2nd LD) S. Korea's Earth observation satellite successfully put into orbit
SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean Earth observation satellite has success...
NDTV
· Jul 11, 2026
Rare Planetary Parade On July 12: Moon To Appear Alongside 3 Planets
The celestial display will give skywatchers an opportunity to spot the Moon along with Mars, Saturn, and Uranus from Earth's point of view.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
South Korea launches 4th Earth observation satellite from US
Satellite is country’s 1st dedicated to agriculture and forestry
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· Jun 29, 2026
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