Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1599, Chōsokabe Motochika, Japanese daimyō (born 1539) passed away. In 1628, Tokugawa Mitsukuni, Japanese daimyō (died 1701) was born. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1962, Fumiya Fujii, Japanese music artist was born. In 1979, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. In 1987, Shigeaki Kato, Japanese singer was born. In 1989, Shimanoumi Koyo, Japanese sumo wrestler was born. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Osaka trumps Tokyo as both ranked among world’s top 10 most livable cities
Osaka ranked seventh, while Tokyo, which improved its culture and environment score, moved up three places to reach 10th.
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· Jun 24, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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Times of India
· Jul 1, 2026
Japan sits on four tectonic plates and is hit by around 1,500 earthquakes every year, yet its cities rarely collapse. Here's the incredible reason why
Japan sits on four tectonic plates and is hit by around 1,500 earthquakes every year, yet its cities rarely collapse. Here's the incredible reason why
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Related coverage for " Osaka trumps Tokyo as both ranked among world’s top 10 most livable cities ": The Hindu BusinessLine — BELLUSTAR TOKYO Ranked No. 10 Among Japan's Best City Hotels in Prestigious Award Chosen by Asia-Pacific Travelers. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Japan's Nikkei index falls. ArcaMax — Boston Mayor Wu doubles down on 'safest major city' claim after police union says Hub is trending toward Chicago lawlessness. Investing.com — Japan Post Holdings sells $3.07 million in Aflac (AFL) stock. Boston.com — Allstate names the most collision-prone cities in the U.S.. Times of India — Japan sits on four tectonic plates and is hit by around 1,500 earthquakes every year, yet its cities rarely collapse. Here's the incredible reason why