Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. 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 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

This is why you call 811 before you dig [Obvious]

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June 26, 2026

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This is why you call 811 before you dig [Obvious]

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Upworthy

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· Jun 21, 2026

Man’s unique gift for naming cats has strangers asking him to name their kittens

Hersberry, O'dis, Nuffin—watch how Unc comes up with his adorable names. The post Man’s unique gift for naming cats has strangers asking him to name their kittens appeared first on Upworthy.

DNyuz

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· Jul 10, 2026

A New Survey Revealed America’s Most Hated First Names

It’s important to make a good first impression, but we usually think of that as a handshake and a hello. Sometimes, your name gets there first. And if you’ve got one of those names people instinctively recoil from, you may be starting at a deficit. According to a recent survey conducted by Talker Research and []

E! Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

The Bear's Ayo Edebiri Reveals Her Full Name

Ayo Edebiri is stirring up the truth about her full name. The Bear star revealed her famous moniker is simply a nickname during a GQ friendship quiz with costar Jeremy Allen White, admitting her...

CNET

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· Jul 1, 2026

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 2, #1839

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 2, No. 1,839.

The Local France

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· Jul 3, 2026

French expression of the Day: Mon petit doigt m'a dit que

In English it's a little bird (no, we're not talking about the site formerly known as Twitter), but in French it's a little finger.

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 2, 2026

“I Don’t Care If It Ruined Your View”: Young Driver Blasted by Entitled Homeowners for Claiming the Only Safe Parking Spot on the Block

Street parking can be really stressful. The post “I Don’t Care If It Ruined Your View”: Young Driver Blasted by Entitled Homeowners for Claiming the Only Safe Parking Spot on the Block appeared first on TwistedSifter.

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Related coverage for "This is why you call 811 before you dig [Obvious]": Upworthy — Man’s unique gift for naming cats has strangers asking him to name their kittens. DNyuz — A New Survey Revealed America’s Most Hated First Names. E! Online — The Bear's Ayo Edebiri Reveals Her Full Name. CNET — Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for July 2, #1839. The Local France — French expression of the Day: Mon petit doigt m'a dit que . TwistedSifter — “I Don’t Care If It Ruined Your View”: Young Driver Blasted by Entitled Homeowners for Claiming the Only Safe Parking Spot on the Block