Today in News History

On July 4, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1879, Anglo-Zulu War: The Zululand capital of Ulundi is captured by British troops and burned to the ground, ending the war and forcing King Cetshwayo to flee. In 1886, Poundmaker, Canadian tribal chief (born 1797) passed away. In 1910, The Johnson-Jeffries riots occur after African-American boxer Jack Johnson knocks out white boxer Jim Jeffries in the 15th round. Between 11 and 26 people are killed and hundreds more injured. In 1918, Eric Bedser, English cricketer (died 2006) was born. In 1931, Peter Richardson, English cricketer (died 2017) was born. In 1977, The George Jackson Brigade plants a bomb at the main power substation for the Washington state capitol in Olympia, in solidarity with a prison strike at the Walla Walla State Penitentiary Intensive Security Unit. In 1979, Lee Wai Tong, Chinese footballer and manager (born 1905) passed away. In 1982, Jeff Lima, New Zealand rugby league player was born. In 2009, The first of four days of bombings begins on the southern Philippine island group of Mindanao. In 2013, Onllwyn Brace, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

NRL LIVE updates: Dragons hit back against Tigers after Gutherson sin bin

Brisbane Times

July 4, 2026

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NRL LIVE updates: Dragons hit back against Tigers after Gutherson sin bin

St George Illawarra have lost three on the trot and the Tigers have lost six of their past eight, but one of these teams will be back in the winner’s circle this afternoon. Follow the action live.

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