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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1693, John Ashby, English admiral (born 1640) passed away. In 1776, Captain James Cook begins his third voyage. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1870, John A. Dahlgren, American admiral (born 1809) passed away. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. 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 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
US Coast Guard Eagle sails for America 250 celebration
US Coast Guard Eagle sails from Norfolk to Baltimore as a historic tall ship training cadets for America 250 celebrations. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/usa250/2026/07/01/sail250-america-tall-ship-eagle-us-coast-guard/90260138007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
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DNyuz
· Jul 5, 2026
MAGA hats and giant US flags: inside California’s biggest 4th of July blowout
MAGA hats, stars-and-stripes bikinis and a sea of Old Glory took over Huntington Beach as more than 500,000 patriotic Americans packed Surf City USA for what is widely recognized as the largest Independence Day celebration west of the Mississippi River. American flags waved from parade floats, classic cars and horseback riders as spectators lined the []
Associated Press
· Jul 4, 2026
LIVE: Tall ships gather in New York ahead of Sail4th 250
Live from New York as tall ships anchor ahead of the Sail4th 250 celebration marking America's birthday. #newyork #tallships #america250 #usa #live
South Africa Today
· Jun 23, 2026
Herold’s Bay Delivers As Four Champions Emerge At Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Masencamp, Baum, Winter And Venter Celebrate Finals-Day Success
Masencamp, Baum, Winter And Venter Celebrate Finals-Day Success VICTORIA BAY, George, South Africa – Herold’s Bay delivered the perfect backup venue for Finals Day as four champions emerged from the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro QS 2,000 and inaugural Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Junior yesterday (June 21). With small surf forcing organisers []
Reuters
· Jul 3, 2026
LIVE: Eiffel Tower marks US 250th anniversary
The Eiffel Tower lights up in the colors of the United States flag as part of celebrations marking the country's 250th anniversary. #eiffeltower #paris #america250 #usa #anniversary Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
ZNS Bahamas
· Jul 2, 2026
BCB and BIS Flag Day Ceremony
by: Bahamas Information Services Staff of the Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas (BCB) and Bahamas Information Services (BIS) joined together Wednesday morning, July 1, to enjoy a jubilant Flag Day ceremony, bubbling with warmth and patriotism. The theme of the upcoming 53rd Anniversary of Bahamas Independence, July 10, is ‘Celebrating Our Heritage, Shaping Our Tomorrow.’ The [] The post BCB and BIS Flag Day Ceremony appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 4, 2026
Spectators delighted as parade of tall ships sails up the Hudson River to celebrate America 250
Spectators delighted as parade of tall ships sails up the Hudson River to celebrate America 250
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Related coverage for "US Coast Guard Eagle sails for America 250 celebration": DNyuz — MAGA hats and giant US flags: inside California’s biggest 4th of July blowout. Associated Press — LIVE: Tall ships gather in New York ahead of Sail4th 250. South Africa Today — Herold’s Bay Delivers As Four Champions Emerge At Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro Masencamp, Baum, Winter And Venter Celebrate Finals-Day Success. Reuters — LIVE: Eiffel Tower marks US 250th anniversary. ZNS Bahamas — BCB and BIS Flag Day Ceremony. ABC7 New York — Spectators delighted as parade of tall ships sails up the Hudson River to celebrate America 250