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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 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 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) 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 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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.
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Al Jazeera
· Jul 5, 2026
Extreme weather disrupts US’s 250th anniversary celebrations
Extreme weather disrupted the US’s 250th anniversary celebrations, forcing evacuations, cancellations and delays.
Sweden Herald
· Jul 3, 2026
Extreme heat threatens U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations across the East and Midwest
Extreme heat threatens U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations across the East and Midwest
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 27, 2026
Are you going to any Pride events this weekend?
Parades are taking place across the country this weekend.
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.
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 4, 2026
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.
Latestly.com
· Jul 2, 2026
4th of July 2026: Surprising Facts for America 250, Fireworks and Celebration Guide
America's 250th birthday arrives July 4, 2026, with record travel, a heat dome, and dueling America250/Freedom 250 celebrations. From a July 3 Times Square countdown to tall ships in New York and fireworks at the Lincoln Memorial, here's what's surprising, what's planned nationwide and how to stay safe amid heat and drought-related fireworks bans.
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Related coverage for "Severe weather disrupts US’s 250th anniversary celebrations": Al Jazeera — Extreme weather disrupts US’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Sweden Herald — Extreme heat threatens U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations across the East and Midwest. TheJournal.ie — Are you going to any Pride events this weekend? . Sky News Australia — Washington swelters as extreme heat hits July 4 celebrations. CityNews Montreal — Severe weather disrupts some America 250th celebrations, including Trump speech in Washington, DC. Latestly.com — 4th of July 2026: Surprising Facts for America 250, Fireworks and Celebration Guide