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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 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1852, Hipólito Yrigoyen, Argentinian lawyer and politician, 19th President of Argentina (died 1933) was born. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1892, Alexander Cartwright, American firefighter, invented baseball (born 1820) passed away. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Roger Payne, English mountaineer (born 1956) passed away. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Opinion: How to Best Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary? Drink!
Nguyen Huy Kham / REUTERSThough our country’s 250th birthday is now fast approaching, plenty of Americans aren’t feeling particularly celebratory. But as a historian of the American Revolution, I know that the founding generation would want us to party—and party hard. Not simply to celebrate them, but because few occasions in the late eighteenth century didn’t call for a drink.Those who lived through the Revolutionary Era consumed far more alcohol—whether cider, beer, wine, rum, or any number of cocktail concoctions—than we do today. They tippled at the end of a workday, or in the middle during harvest season; after birthing a baby, ordaining a new minister, training with the militia, or feting a friend’s arrival to town.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Korea Times News
· Jun 28, 2026
How to enjoy America’s 250th birthday
How to enjoy America’s 250th birthday
The Independent
· Jul 2, 2026
New poll reveals deep anxiety about America’s future ahead of July 4
Many Americans will celebrate the country's 250th anniversary on July 4 by grilling food or going to a parade
Brisbane Times
· Jul 5, 2026
US 4th of July celebrations LIVE updates: Trump delivers speech late after Washington event postponed by storm, upending America’s 250th anniversary celebration
The United States of America is marking the anniversary with celebrations that President Donald Trump has billed as “the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen”. Follow live.
Fox News
· Jul 2, 2026
FOX News Deals Newsletter: Celebrate America 250 and save on heatwave survival gear
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with deals on cooling gear, camping essentials and U.S.-made cookware.
Us Weekly
· Jul 1, 2026
Run! The 55+ Best Fourth of July Fashion Sales Are Live
This Fourth of July weekend is a big one as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday! But before you head out to enjoy hot dogs, fireworks and all the other festivities, Us Weekly shopping editors can think of another way to celebrate the holiday. You guessed it: taking advantage of all the fabulous fashion deals happening []
The News Letter
· Jul 3, 2026
'We're really pushing the boat out': Double the party as Ulster American Folk Park hits 50th birthday on US Independence weekend
As America marks its 250th anniversary, it turns out to be a double celebration at the home of historical links between the US and Ulster.
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Related coverage for "Opinion: How to Best Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary? Drink!": Korea Times News — How to enjoy America’s 250th birthday. The Independent — New poll reveals deep anxiety about America’s future ahead of July 4. Brisbane Times — US 4th of July celebrations LIVE updates: Trump delivers speech late after Washington event postponed by storm, upending America’s 250th anniversary celebration. Fox News — FOX News Deals Newsletter: Celebrate America 250 and save on heatwave survival gear. Us Weekly — Run! The 55+ Best Fourth of July Fashion Sales Are Live. The News Letter — 'We're really pushing the boat out': Double the party as Ulster American Folk Park hits 50th birthday on US Independence weekend