Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1938, Wieger Mensonides, Dutch swimmer was born. In 1956, Sandi Patty, American singer and pianist was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. 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 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
These are the beaches closed in Mass. as the heat wave hits
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Fox News
· Jul 11, 2026
Shark sightings trigger beach alarm after swimmer is bitten during summer spike
A shark bite and 23 shark sightings have triggered beach closures across the East Coast this summer, and increased surveillance protocols are in place.
Times of India
· Jul 9, 2026
Why do California’s beaches glow blue at night and what causes this stunning bioluminescent phenomenon
Why do California’s beaches glow blue at night and what causes this stunning bioluminescent phenomenon
The Olive Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Sea pollution hits the Costa del Sol as Marbella pulls out almost 25,000 litres of plastic from in a single month
SUMMER months on Andalucia beaches have started with sun, sand, and rubbish littered across the coastline – at lower numbers than 2025 but still creating new municipal cleaning services. Shocking
The Local Italy
· Jun 25, 2026
MAP: The polluted Italian beaches to avoid this summer
While the vast majority of Italian beaches are clean, the latest data shows that there are dozens of spots swimmers should steer clear of.
Caucasian Knot
· Jul 10, 2026
The quality of sand in Anapa has sparked a discussion against the backdrop of reports about the opening of new beaches.
83 beaches are open, another 14 are undergoing inspection, reported the government of Russia. The sand used to cover the beaches has compacted and is unsuitable for recreation, noted social media users. Other commentators expressed hope that the imported sand would gradually be washed away by the sea.
Korea Times News
· Jun 28, 2026
[PHOTO] Beach welcomes summer visitors
[PHOTO] Beach welcomes summer visitors
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Related coverage for "These are the beaches closed in Mass. as the heat wave hits": Fox News — Shark sightings trigger beach alarm after swimmer is bitten during summer spike. Times of India — Why do California’s beaches glow blue at night and what causes this stunning bioluminescent phenomenon. The Olive Press — Sea pollution hits the Costa del Sol as Marbella pulls out almost 25,000 litres of plastic from in a single month. The Local Italy — MAP: The polluted Italian beaches to avoid this summer . Caucasian Knot — The quality of sand in Anapa has sparked a discussion against the backdrop of reports about the opening of new beaches.. Korea Times News — [PHOTO] Beach welcomes summer visitors