Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Not everyone wants a day off
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Keir Starmer says he doesn't want to jinx it — but the debate over a celebratory bank holiday is already in full swing.
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Western Standard
· Jul 3, 2026
HANNAFORD: Liberal Canadian values are no way to retain Alberta's loyalty
Canada Day came and went, but some Albertans struggled to feel the Canada Day glee.
Washingtonian
· Jun 23, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to America 250 in DC
B irthdays are a blast. And sneakily disconcerting. An excuse to revel in our own awesomeness, they also can remind us of everything that has gone sideways. Hooray! Gulp. America’s 250th birthday is no different. Sometimes, it’s easy to feel patriotic, as when our astronauts take selfies from the far side of the moon. But [] The post The Ultimate Guide to America 250 in DC first appeared on Washingtonian.
Metro
· Jul 2, 2026
I went to Barcelona for 36 hours to see if a ‘micro-trip’ is all it’s cracked up to be
Can a blink-and-you'll-miss-it trip really amount to a fulfilling holiday?
Sky News Australia
· Jul 5, 2026
Australia urged to stop apologising and embrace national pride like the US
Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus believes Australians should take inspiration from the US and stop apologising for celebrating their national day. “I think it’s so sad that every year we have to have the same old tired debate about changing the date, their protest marches, even though they’re not representative, as we know from poll after poll of the majority view,” Ms Marcus said. “Australians do support Australian Day; they do want to keep it on January 6. “So many people have this guilt and this feeling of shame over the day.”
Wonkette
· Jul 6, 2026
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RTL Today
· Jun 23, 2026
Emergency services: Small fire and rescue among National Day eve call-outs, no major incidents
Despite the heat and large crowds, National Day eve celebrations passed without any major incidents, although emergency services remained busy, with several people requiring medical assistance.
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Related coverage for "Not everyone wants a day off": Western Standard — HANNAFORD: Liberal Canadian values are no way to retain Alberta's loyalty. Washingtonian — The Ultimate Guide to America 250 in DC. Metro — I went to Barcelona for 36 hours to see if a ‘micro-trip’ is all it’s cracked up to be. Sky News Australia — Australia urged to stop apologising and embrace national pride like the US. Wonkette — Feeling Free Yet? Wonkette One-A-Day for July 7, 2026!. RTL Today — Emergency services: Small fire and rescue among National Day eve call-outs, no major incidents