Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1956, Mario Soto, Dominican baseball player was born. In 1977, Neil Harris, English footballer and manager was born. In 1988, Patrick Beverley, American basketball player was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 1997, Jean-Kévin Duverne, French footballer was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2012, Roger Payne, English mountaineer (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

This bestselling gaming device is not a Switch or a PS5 - and it's on sale for Prime Day

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June 23, 2026

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Nex Playground is a small cube that gets your kids up and moving with games they'll love - and it's back down to the lowest price of the year.

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Mashable

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· Jun 26, 2026

The best Nintendo Switch deals on Prime Day: Last day discounts on the Switch 2 and eShop credit

Shop the best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals at Amazon, as vetted by our deals experts.

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· Jul 6, 2026

5 Games That Justify The Price Of A Nintendo Switch

The price of a Nintendo Switch hasn't dropped dramatically since the launch of the Switch 2, but these games are why it's still worth buying the original.

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· Jun 26, 2026

5 of last year's best Nintendo Switch 2 games are on sale now, but you'll have to grab them today

5 of last year's best Nintendo Switch 2 games are on sale now, but you'll have to grab them today

ComicBook.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Nintendo Switch Online Announces Limited Price Increase Starting July 1

Nintendo has announced a limited Nintendo Switch Online price increase coming on July 1. The subscription service was first launched back in 2018, and it has not had a single price increase in the United States since, which is remarkable considering how everything in gaming is getting perpetually more expensive, and recently, everything in gaming []

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· Jun 22, 2026

Nintendo Slashes Price on Tears of the Kingdom's Switch 2 Edition for the First Time

A rare first-party Nintendo discount just went live: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is heavily marked down for Amazon Prime Day for players on both the original Switch and the new Switch 2.

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe in 2027

To comply with battery regulations, Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe next year.

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