Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1929, Robert Henri, American painter and educator (born 1865) passed away. In 1936, Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) was born. In 1942, Roy Palmer, English cricketer and umpire was born. In 1947, Carl Lundgren, American artist and illustrator was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1975, James Ormsbee Chapin, American painter and illustrator (born 1887) passed away. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2014, Nestor Basterretxea, Spanish painter and sculptor (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

RAF flying aces paint the sky red, white and blue for America’s 250th birthday

The Standard

The Standard

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July 4, 2026

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RAF flying aces paint the sky red, white and blue for America’s 250th birthday

Thousands of events were held across the US to celebrate the historic milestone, as a swathe of the country sweltered

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