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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Severe weather disrupts some America 250th celebrations, including Trump speech in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Severe weather disrupted celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary of independence Saturday in several East Coast cities, including Washington, where storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall, delaying President Donald Trump’s speech until later Saturday night. Elsewhere, severe weather prompted the cancellation of celebrations in Hartford, Connecticut, along with Harrisburg [] The post Severe weather disrupts some America 250th celebrations, including Trump speech in Washington, DC appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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WRAL News
· Jul 4, 2026
Severe weather disrupts some America 250th celebrations; Trump says he will still speak in DC
Severe weather has disrupted celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary of independence in several East Coast cities. In Washington, storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall. President Donald Trump says he will still speak there later Saturday night. Elsewhere, severe w...
Sky News Australia
· Jul 2, 2026
Washington swelters as extreme heat hits July 4 celebrations
An extreme heatwave across much of the United States is set to bring dangerous conditions to Washington during America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Temperatures are expected to reach and remain around 38C (100F) for several days. Outdoor events, including the major fireworks display, could be affected by the severe conditions.
USA TODAY
· Jul 4, 2026
Salute to America 250 guests told to seek shelter, then evacuate DC July 4th event amid storms
Severe thunderstorm warnings and poor weather have wreaked havoc on Fourth of July celebrations along the East Coast. They included: - Boston: Around 6:30 p.m. police asked those attending the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular to take shelter because of impending weather. - New York: A severe thunderstorm warning is effect for New York City but events have not yet been cancelled. - Washington, DC: Salute to America attendees on the National Mall were asked to evacuate at 7 p.m. due to approaching thunderstorms.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 5, 2026
Severe weather disrupts US’s 250th anniversary celebrations
Severe weather has disrupted celebrations of the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence, including in Washington, DC, where a thunderstorm delayed a speech from President Donald Trump by almost two hours. Trump, addressing a crowd of thousands after Saturday’s delay, described the milestone as “one of the most joyous and glorious” in the nation’s history. The post Severe weather disrupts US’s 250th anniversary celebrations appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
RTÉ News
· Jul 5, 2026
Severe weather disrupts Trump's America 250 celebration
Severe weather disrupted the marquee celebration of America's 250th birthday, threatening an anticipated rally and speech in Washington by President Donald Trump who has sought to stamp his mark on the anniversary.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 4, 2026
Heatwave upends Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids
A dangerous heatwave upended Fourth of July celebrations across swathes of the central and eastern United States on Friday, forcing officials in the nation’s capital and elsewhere to cancel or postpone dozens of parades, concerts and fireworks displays. Among the events disrupted by the sweltering heat was the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, a centrepiece of President Donald Trump’s efforts to mark the nation’s 250th birthday. The fair, designed to showcase all 50...
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Related coverage for "Severe weather disrupts some America 250th celebrations, including Trump speech in Washington, DC": WRAL News — Severe weather disrupts some America 250th celebrations; Trump says he will still speak in DC. Sky News Australia — Washington swelters as extreme heat hits July 4 celebrations. USA TODAY — Salute to America 250 guests told to seek shelter, then evacuate DC July 4th event amid storms. Dateline Nigeria — Severe weather disrupts US’s 250th anniversary celebrations. RTÉ News — Severe weather disrupts Trump's America 250 celebration. South China Morning Post — Heatwave upends Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids