Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1938, Wieger Mensonides, Dutch swimmer was born. In 1951, Cheryl Ladd, American actress was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. 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 2019, Emily Hartridge, English YouTuber and television presenter (born 1984) passed away. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Strangers unite to rescue elderly woman trapped in floodwaters
A wheelchair-bound elderly woman became stranded in deep floodwater after a sudden downpour in Chuzhou, east China's Anhui Province. Nearby shop workers rushed in barefoot, and several passing delivery riders quickly joined the effort. Together, they pushed her wheelchair through the strong current and safely escorted her to higher ground. #EverydayHero
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Hindustan Times
· Jul 11, 2026
State of Emergency in Missouri: Black Hawks rescue stranded campers amid historic flood event
Heavy flooding in southeast Missouri rescued hundreds of people, while one woman remains missing after her home was swept away.
NL Times
Woman, 42, drowns in Waal after rescuing children from water
A 42-year-old woman from Lunteren drowned in the Waal near Ochten on Sunday afternoon. She disappeared underwater after rescuing several children, who were swimming near a groyne.
9 News Australia
· Jun 28, 2026
Man chraged after Gold Coast shooting murder
Emergency services were unable to save the 23-year-old woman after she was found with life-threatening injuries. #9News
Legit.ng
· Jun 21, 2026
My sister was swept away by floods after saving me – 25 years later, her lookalike walked in
A woman believed her sister died saving her in a flood. Twenty-five years later, a stranger says a familiar word, uncovering a shocking family mystery.
Hi China
· Jul 8, 2026
Firefighters rescue two seniors trapped in chest-deep floodwater
Trapped in chest-deep floodwater, two elderly people held onto a wall until firefighters arrived. With calm reassurance and swift action, rescuers brought them safely to shore. #EverydayHero
The West Australian
· Jun 21, 2026
Big swim-out show of solidarity for shark attack victim
A community reeling from a shark attack that left a woman in a critical condition has returned to the water in a show of support for her and her family.
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Related coverage for "Strangers unite to rescue elderly woman trapped in floodwaters": Hindustan Times — State of Emergency in Missouri: Black Hawks rescue stranded campers amid historic flood event. NL Times — Woman, 42, drowns in Waal after rescuing children from water. 9 News Australia — Man chraged after Gold Coast shooting murder. Legit.ng — My sister was swept away by floods after saving me – 25 years later, her lookalike walked in. Hi China — Firefighters rescue two seniors trapped in chest-deep floodwater. The West Australian — Big swim-out show of solidarity for shark attack victim