Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1558, Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul de Thermes at Gravelines. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1854, In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de Raousset-Boulbon. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The 2026 War on the Rocks Summer Fiction Reading List
You can tell a lot about a person from what fiction they keep on their nightstand. Once a year, we make the staff, contributing editors, and show hosts of War on the Rocks tell on themselves.Kerry AndersonThe Midnight Library, Matt Haig (2020). Drawing on evergreen themes from books and movies such as Sliding Doors or It’s a Wonderful Life, The Midnight Library puts a fresh spin on questions like what’s the meaning of life, how does our presence (or absence) in the world affect those around us, what would have happened if we had made different choices, and are there The post The 2026 War on the Rocks Summer Fiction Reading List appeared first on War on the Rocks.
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· Jul 1, 2026
June Reading List
Here’s my reading list for June. This is last month’s list and you can follow it back from there. Professional Reading: FICTION/LITERARY NON-FICTION–kind of thought I’d read more in South America, but if anything I am busier than usual when I travel in cities. Lot to check out after all. This is your monthly book thread. The post June Reading List appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.
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· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jul 1, 2026
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· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
Summer books for grown-ups... who still want a scorching read: No airport novels here - our reviewers select the 27 best intelligent page-turners to make your holiday sizzle
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