Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1917, Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1938, Wieger Mensonides, Dutch swimmer was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1971, Andriy Kovalenco, Ukrainian-Spanish rugby player was born. In 1977, Brock Lesnar, American mixed martial artist and wrestler was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Surfer's grim last moments as 'huge shark' bites off both legs in fatal attack
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT A 41-year-old surfer was lying on his surfboard waiting for a wave when a very large shark attacked him on an Australian beach in 2016
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Irish Mirror
· 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
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 3, 2026
Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack
A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack Friday at a New York City beach, prompting authorities to temporarily close the beach. The attack at Jones Beach comes a day after multiple shark sightings were reported at other New York City and Long Island beaches. The person was swimming at Jones [] The post Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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· Jul 3, 2026
Swimmer apparently bitten by shark at Jones Beach on Long Island
A swimmer was bitten by a shark at Jones Beach on Friday afternoon.
UPI
· 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
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· Jul 2, 2026
The brutal shark attack on a teenage girl that inspired Trump to sign ‘Lulu’s Law’
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· Jun 23, 2026
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Related coverage for "Surfer's grim last moments as 'huge shark' bites off both legs in fatal attack": Irish Mirror — Surfer's terrifying death as shark rips both his legs off as people watch in horror. CityNews Montreal — Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack. ABC7 New York — Swimmer apparently bitten by shark at Jones Beach on Long Island . UPI — Watch: Great white shark might be the first caught on camera in Rhode Island. The Independent — The brutal shark attack on a teenage girl that inspired Trump to sign ‘Lulu’s Law’. South Africa Today — Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro – Sick Photo Gallery From An Epic Weekend