Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1845, Henrik Wergeland, Norwegian linguist, poet, and playwright (born 1808) passed away. In 1855, Ned Hanlan, Canadian rower, academic, and businessman (died 1908) was born. In 1895, Kirsten Flagstad, Norwegian soprano (died 1962) was born. In 1934, Ole Evinrude, Norwegian-American inventor and businessman, invented the outboard motor (born 1877) passed away. In 1938, Wieger Mensonides, Dutch swimmer was born. 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 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. In 2012, Else Holmelund Minarik, Danish-American author and illustrator (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Norwegian rowing does not impress Sweden, we sigh

Sweden Herald

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June 23, 2026

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NBC Sports

· Jul 6, 2026

Norway's historic World Cup journey rows on with "cheat code" Erling Haaland leading the charge

Now they’ve reached uncharted waters Norway plan to keep on rowing, and feeding Haaland, as they aim for unlikely glory after stunning Brazil.

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 21, 2026

Van Dijk: Sweden has a tough task ahead

Van Dijk: Sweden has a tough task ahead

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

Why Sweden’s approach to youth work could close New Zealand’s skills gap - Cecilia Robinson

Why Sweden’s approach to youth work could close New Zealand’s skills gap - Cecilia Robinson

NewsInEnglish.no

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· Jun 24, 2026

Football ‘Vikings’ kick up a fuss

Debate is flying in Norway over whether the country’s national football squad should be posing as Vikings and “rowing” their way forward in the World Cup. Players, fans and top politicians back home took part in the ceremonial rowing this week, after the Norwegians beat Senegal 3-2 and advanced to the next round, but some []

NBC News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Los vikingos están desbordando pasión al triunfar contra Brasil

Los noruegos avanzaron ante la Verdeamarelha con un recital ofensivo de Erling Haaland que puso a vibrar a la afición nórdica que ya espera rival en los cuartos de final en la Copa Mundial.

Boston.com

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘Huzzah!’: Boston’s sailing community is ready to welcome the Tall Ships

Sailors from across Massachusetts Bay are planning flotillas and passing maritime traditions to the next generation during Sail Boston 250. The post ‘Huzzah!’: Boston’s sailing community is ready to welcome the Tall Ships appeared first on Boston.com.

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Related coverage for "Norwegian rowing does not impress Sweden, we sigh": NBC Sports — Norway's historic World Cup journey rows on with "cheat code" Erling Haaland leading the charge. Sweden Herald — Van Dijk: Sweden has a tough task ahead. The New Zealand Herald — Why Sweden’s approach to youth work could close New Zealand’s skills gap - Cecilia Robinson. NewsInEnglish.no — Football ‘Vikings’ kick up a fuss. NBC News — Los vikingos están desbordando pasión al triunfar contra Brasil. Boston.com — ‘Huzzah!’: Boston’s sailing community is ready to welcome the Tall Ships