Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1926, Charles Wood Irish composer (born 1866) passed away. In 1949, Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) passed away. In 1950, Elsie de Wolfe, American actress, author, and interior decorator (born 1865) passed away. In 1951, Cheryl Ladd, American actress was born. In 1984, Michael McGovern, Northern Irish footballer was born. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. 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.
'Ulster Presbyterians helped shape the values and institutions of the young republic': Northern Ireland can take great pride in the part our people played in the life of America, says UUP in US250 celebrations
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On independence day, Northern Ireland should take pride in the part Ulster people played in the story of America.
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· Jul 2, 2026
Events across Northern Ireland celebrate Ulster Scots connections as 4 July marks 250th Anniversary of American Independence
Celebrations are breaking out all across Northern Ireland's strong links to the creation of America, as it celebrates the 250th of its indepdence on 4 July.
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· Jul 5, 2026
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· Jun 29, 2026
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