Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1944, Michael Levy, Baron Levy, English philanthropist was born. In 1947, Jeff Hanna, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and drummer was born. In 1950, Bonnie Pointer, American singer (died 2020) was born. In 1966, Ricky Warwick, Northern Irish musician was born. In 1966, Delmore Schwartz, American poet and short story writer (born 1913) passed away. In 1972, Cormac Battle, English-Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer was born. In 1974, Alanas Chošnau, Lithuanian singer-songwriter was born. In 1983, Peter Cincotti, American singer-songwriter and pianist was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Village People wrote a disco anthem. Grandpa Pudding Brains found a mirror
Grandpa Pudding Brains is back on the Y.M.C.A. beat, explaining that the Village People classic became a monster hit again 30 years after its original launch, which is adorable if you believe 1978 was in the Clinton administration. Y.M.C.A. came out in 1978, but Grandpa Pudding Brains says it was 30 years ago, because numbers are just little flags you wave while the band plays you off. — Read the rest The post The Village People wrote a disco anthem. Grandpa Pudding Brains found a mirror appeared first on Boing Boing.
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GiveMeSport
· Jun 25, 2026
Scotland & Yes Sir, I Can Boogie: Lyrics & Story of Tartan Army Chant
Originally a disco hit from the 1970s with no obvious connection to Scottish football, the track has become one of the nation's favourite chants
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· Jul 1, 2026
Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
RnaG listeners and a panel of experts ranked Ireland's top 40 songs in the Irish language
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Watch Bring Me The Horizon play new ‘Repented’ version of debut album ‘Count Your Blessings’ in full in Manchester
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