Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1917, Andrew Wyeth, American artist (died 2009) was born. In 1959, Tupou VI, King of Tonga was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1978, Topher Grace, American actor was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 2003, Mark Lovell, English race car driver (born 1960) passed away. 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.
Two people climb to the top of Empire State Building and raise banner: ‘power of love’
Two people climbed to the very top of the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday. The two individuals appeared to be a man and woman, and they were wearing masks, CBS News reported. They attached a banner to the antennae that extends from the top of the building. The banner reads, “When []...Click to read more
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NBC News
· Jul 1, 2026
Two trespassers scale Empire State Building to fly peace banner and kiss
Two people climbed to the top of New York City’s famed Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon, unfurled a pro-peace banner and appeared to start making out.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 1, 2026
Two people climb to top of Empire State Building with flag
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York on Wednesday and unveiled a flag. The flag, consisting of white text against a black background, read, “When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace.” They hung the flag at the top of the Empire []
People.com
· Jul 1, 2026
2 People Climb to Top of N.Y.C.'s Empire State Building with World Peace Banner Before Seemingly Getting Engaged
The Empire State Building stands at a total height of 1,454 feet
ArcaMax
· Jul 1, 2026
Daredevil couple climb spire atop Empire State Building in apparent marriage proposal
NEW YORK — A daredevil couple climbed the spire of the Empire State Building in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday to unfurl a banner about love. Police were called to the iconic skyscraper where the pair, both dressed in black, climbed from the ...
Fox News
· Jul 1, 2026
Two people climb to the top of Empire State Building with massive banner
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City in an apparent protest on Wednesday.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 1, 2026
Daredevil couple climbs to top of Empire State Building with pro-peace banner, gets engaged
Daredevil couple climbs to top of Empire State Building with pro-peace banner, gets engaged
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Related coverage for "Two people climb to the top of Empire State Building and raise banner: ‘power of love’": NBC News — Two trespassers scale Empire State Building to fly peace banner and kiss. Washington Examiner — Two people climb to top of Empire State Building with flag. People.com — 2 People Climb to Top of N.Y.C.'s Empire State Building with World Peace Banner Before Seemingly Getting Engaged. ArcaMax — Daredevil couple climb spire atop Empire State Building in apparent marriage proposal. Fox News — Two people climb to the top of Empire State Building with massive banner. ABC7 New York — Daredevil couple climbs to top of Empire State Building with pro-peace banner, gets engaged