Today in News History

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 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1948, Ben Burtt, American director, screenwriter, and sound designer was born. In 1956, Sandi Patty, American singer and pianist was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1992, Bartosz Bereszyński, Polish footballer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Shark spotted 50 yards off Cape Cod beach, first shark alert of season

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July 2, 2026

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BOSTON — Just in time for the Fourth of July. Phones were lighting up across the region on Thursday with the first shark alert of the season, as vacationers flock to the beach. A great white shark was spotted close to a beach in Chatham, where...

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Sky News Australia

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· Jul 1, 2026

$120 million shark surveillance blitz rolls out across NSW

Sky News host Jaimee Rogers details the launch of a massive new NSW shark monitoring program, with more than 150 drones set to patrol beaches in a bid to keep swimmers safe. “The world's largest shark monitoring program has officially launched in New South Wales,” Ms Rogers said. “Backed by the NSW government and Surf Life Saving NSW, more than 150 drones will patrol 70 beaches from dawn until dusk every day, scanning for sharks and alerting swimmers when one is nearby. “The program comes with a hefty price tag of $120 million over two years. “It's a major investment in beach safety and could help reduce the need for more invasive shark mitigation measures.”

UPI

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· Jul 7, 2026

Watch: Great white shark might be the first caught on camera in Rhode Island

Watch: Great white shark might be the first caught on camera in Rhode Island

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 28, 2026

Australia boosts shark-spotting drone coverage at Sydney beaches

Australia boosts shark-spotting drone coverage at Sydney beaches

Fox News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend

From New Smyrna Beach to Cape Cod, shark activity is highest right now as experts explain why and share beach safety tips for the Fourth of July weekend.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

Sydney beaches add shark-spotting drones to protect swimmers

Sydney beaches now have shark-spotting drones flying along the coastline to protect swimmers and surfers from danger.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 2, 2026

Surfer's terrifying death as shark rips both his legs off as people watch in horror

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A 41-year-old surfer from Japan was killed in a shark attack near Ballina on the New South Wales north coast

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Related coverage for "Shark spotted 50 yards off Cape Cod beach, first shark alert of season": Sky News Australia — $120 million shark surveillance blitz rolls out across NSW. UPI — Watch: Great white shark might be the first caught on camera in Rhode Island. Borneo Bulletin — Australia boosts shark-spotting drone coverage at Sydney beaches. Fox News — Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend. Brisbane Times — Sydney beaches add shark-spotting drones to protect swimmers. Irish Mirror — Surfer's terrifying death as shark rips both his legs off as people watch in horror