Today in News History
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 1946, Sian Barbara Allen, American television actress (died 2025) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. 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 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2024, Evan Wright, American writer (born 1964) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Best TV Shows of 2026 (So Far)
We’re halfway through 2026, and the year has already delivered a plethora of brilliant television shows — sitcoms and medical dramas, horror and fantasy, period pieces and contemporary social commentary. With the hazy days of summer upon us, now is the perfect time to catch up on any shows you’ve been contemplating, or may have missed []
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· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jun 27, 2026
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· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
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