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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1576, While exploring the North Atlantic Ocean in an attempt to find the Northwest Passage, Martin Frobisher sights Greenland, mistaking it for the hypothesized (but non-existent) island of "Frisland". In 1603, Kenelm Digby, English astrologer, courtier, and diplomat (died 1665) was born. In 1897, Salomon August Andrée leaves Spitsbergen to attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. In 1962, First transatlantic satellite television transmission. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 1977, Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2014, John Seigenthaler, American journalist and academic (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Boston Globe doth return its web-site to yesteryear in celebration of American independence
Neither The Boston Globe nor the internet existed in the 1700s. But this past holiday weekend, in celebration of the Semiquincentennial (try saying that five times fast), the newspaper took a liberty of its own: imagining what its home page might have looked like on July 4, 1776. The entire page is a sepia-toned delight...
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Washington Examiner
· Jul 4, 2026
US celebrates its 250th birthday: PHOTOS
From sea to shining sea, Americans are celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, parades, concerts, and patriotic displays as communities across the country mark a quarter millennium since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In New York, Macy’s will host 4th of July Fireworks featuring a new Brooklyn Bridge laser show. The []
The Daily Signal
· Jul 6, 2026
Mamdani’s Sour Independence Day Address Showed How Little He Understands America
This Independence Day, countless Americans celebrated our country’s 250th anniversary in countless jubilatory ways, from grilling in the backyard, to going to fireworks shows, and even traveling to Mt. Vernon to pay respects to the Father of Our Country. But a certain socialist mayor of New York City took the occasion to deliver a speech...
Washingtonian
· Jun 23, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to America 250 in DC
B irthdays are a blast. And sneakily disconcerting. An excuse to revel in our own awesomeness, they also can remind us of everything that has gone sideways. Hooray! Gulp. America’s 250th birthday is no different. Sometimes, it’s easy to feel patriotic, as when our astronauts take selfies from the far side of the moon. But [] The post The Ultimate Guide to America 250 in DC first appeared on Washingtonian.
Conservative Review
· Jul 3, 2026
Preserving America’s Principles in an Unprincipled World
Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Founding tomorrow with an extravaganza of concerts, parties, fireworks, and parades. Their friends from abroad are joining the party with gusto: Yesterday, an armada that descended on New York Harbor as part of the festivities included service members from over 100 countries.The post Preserving America’s Principles in an Unprincipled World appeared first on .
Latestly.com
· Jul 3, 2026
4th of July 2026: Wishes, Messages, Quotes and HD Wallpapers for US Independence Day
The US marks its 250th Independence Day on July 4, 2026, with major Semiquincentennial events in Washington, Philadelphia, and New York. Alongside historic flyovers and record-breaking fireworks, Americans are celebrating digitally by sharing wishes, patriotic messages, historic quotes and commemorative HD wallpapers.
Us Weekly
· Jun 25, 2026
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Tom Cruise and More on Paramount+
Everyone loves a birthday party, and America is about to experience a celebration like no other. 250 years since its founding fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence, the United States of America will celebrate a quarter-millennium of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” And what better way to celebrate than by staying at home []
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Related coverage for "The Boston Globe doth return its web-site to yesteryear in celebration of American independence": Washington Examiner — US celebrates its 250th birthday: PHOTOS. The Daily Signal — Mamdani’s Sour Independence Day Address Showed How Little He Understands America. Washingtonian — The Ultimate Guide to America 250 in DC. Conservative Review — Preserving America’s Principles in an Unprincipled World. Latestly.com — 4th of July 2026: Wishes, Messages, Quotes and HD Wallpapers for US Independence Day. Us Weekly — Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Tom Cruise and More on Paramount+