Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1890, John C. Frémont, American general and politician, 5th Territorial Governor of Arizona (born 1813) passed away. In 1928, Johnny Gilbert, American game show host and announcer was born. In 1974, Deborah Cox, Canadian singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1977, Chris Horn, American football player was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
‘Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash’ Hits 5.4 Million Viewers on ABC, Most-Watched Fourth of July Program This Year

“Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash,” a three-hour Fourth of July special hosted by Ryan Seacrest, hit an average of 5.4 million viewers on Saturday, becoming the most-watched primetime program of the holiday and achieving a 0.83 rating among adults age 18-49. The This is the first time any network has beat NBC’s primetime programming on Independence Day []
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Us Weekly
· Jun 25, 2026
DCC's Faith Ward on Social Media Drama and More Us Weekly Top Stories
Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on June 25, 2026. Here are the key takeaways: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders breakout Faith Ward addressed being confronted by DCC director Kelli Finglass over unflattering teenage photos during season 3 of Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts. Ward told Us the []
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· Jul 6, 2026
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Awful Announcing
· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
Fireworks At Fox: Records Smash As Millions Tune In For Historic Holiday Ratings Surge
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The Daily Beast
· Jul 13, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel Defies Trump With Eye-Popping New Ratings Record
Randy Holmes / Disney via Getty ImagesJimmy Kimmel’s late-night show is setting new ratings records, despite the president repeatedly claiming otherwise. In June, Jimmy Kimmel Live! boasted the highest average monthly rating of its 23-year run.LateNighter first reported the win, using Nielsen Live+7 ratings data. Across the month, Kimmel’s show averaged 3.15 million per night—a 24 percent increase from May. The show also ranked the highest in the 18-49 demo, marking a 112 percent month-over-month increase.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jul 4, 2026
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The Daily Signal
· Jun 28, 2026
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As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the skies will be filled with not only fireworks but song. Those great patriotic tunes we all know by heart, even when we can’t hit all the notes. (Yes, “Star-Spangled Banner,” I’m thinking of you.) Though the songs may be as familiar as the red, white, and blue, the...
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