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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Marquis de St Ruth, French general passed away. In 1804, Alexander Hamilton, American general, economist, and politician, 1st United States Secretary of the Treasury (born 1755) passed away. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1870, John A. Dahlgren, American admiral (born 1809) passed away. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Red Cross issues call to donate blood in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut | How to help
The American Red Cross is calling for blood donations as donations have seen a lull this summer.
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Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 25, 2026
Community comes together to replenish blood reserves
Community comes together to replenish blood reserves
ProPublica
· Jun 22, 2026
Do You Work or Volunteer for Connecticut’s Emergency Medical Services? We Want to Hear From You.
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· Jun 30, 2026
Red Cross: Ready to Resume Prisoner Visits, Awaiting Israeli Approval
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Sweden Herald
· Jun 24, 2026
Fewer people are donating blood - worrying, says National Board of Health and Welfare
Fewer people are donating blood - worrying, says National Board of Health and Welfare
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· Jul 10, 2026
Vitalant and Townsquare Media Are Hosting Blood Drives Across Acadiana — You Could Win a Car for Donating
Vitalant and Townsquare Media Are Hosting Blood Drives Across Acadiana — You Could Win a Car for Donating
Mindanao Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Davaoeños urged to donate to maintain blood bank inventory
BY FRANCIS ALYXIA PALMES AND MARINA VILLEGAS/CMU Interns THE SUBNATIONAL Blood Center for Mindanao (SBCM) urged the public to participate in blood-letting in observance of World Blood Donor Day. During
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Related coverage for "Red Cross issues call to donate blood in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut | How to help ": Borneo Bulletin — Community comes together to replenish blood reserves. ProPublica — Do You Work or Volunteer for Connecticut’s Emergency Medical Services? We Want to Hear From You.. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Red Cross: Ready to Resume Prisoner Visits, Awaiting Israeli Approval. Sweden Herald — Fewer people are donating blood - worrying, says National Board of Health and Welfare. KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette — Vitalant and Townsquare Media Are Hosting Blood Drives Across Acadiana — You Could Win a Car for Donating. Mindanao Times — Davaoeños urged to donate to maintain blood bank inventory