Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1864, American Civil War: Battle of Fort Stevens; Confederate forces attempt to invade Washington, D.C. In 1882, The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1919, The eight-hour day and free Sunday become law for workers in the Netherlands. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Two Blue Cities Were War Zones Over the Holiday Weekend
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jul 4, 2026
Taylor Swift’s Something Blue? Empire State Building Glow Ups Over Manhattan
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Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 27, 2026
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The Independent
· Jul 4, 2026
Fireworks, extreme heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
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· Jun 28, 2026
Japan and South Korea scramble fighters in response to Chinese-Russian bomber patrol
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Related coverage for "Two Blue Cities Were War Zones Over the Holiday Weekend": Mexico News Daily — From Times Square to Brooklyn, Mexico fans turned NYC into a party for El Tri match with South Korea. The Hollywood Reporter — Taylor Swift’s Something Blue? Empire State Building Glow Ups Over Manhattan. Yemen Press Agency — Clashes erupt near Yemen’s Marib amid growing tensions over oil smuggling accusations. The Independent — Fireworks, extreme heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday. South China Morning Post — Japan and South Korea scramble fighters in response to Chinese-Russian bomber patrol. USA TODAY — Boston Salute to America crowds evacuated as storms approach