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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1922, The Hollywood Bowl opens. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1963, Al MacInnis, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1977, Brandon Short, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1984, Tanith Belbin, Canadian-American ice dancer was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2020, Marc Angelucci, American attorney and men's rights activist, Vice-president of the National Coalition for Men (born 1968) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Walz swipes at Freedom 250 by calling Minnesota event ‘America’s real state fair’
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) took aim Monday at President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 Great American State Fair, calling it a shadow of Minnesota’s. “America’s real state fair starts August 27,” Walz said in an X post. “Plan accordingly and thank you for your attention to this matter.” Trump’s 16-day Great American State Fair celebrates the []
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Associated Press
· Jun 25, 2026
LIVE: ‘Great American State Fair’ opens in Washington, DC
Watch live as the “Great American State Fair” on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., opens to the public.
Coffman Chronicle
· Jun 27, 2026
Truth or Satire: The Midway Between Fact and Fiction
The Great American State Fair is officially open. So is the competition between reality and satire.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 3, 2026
Disney Celebrates America: Fun facts about Yosemite National Park
Disney Celebrates America: Fun facts about Yosemite National Park
The Hollywood Reporter
· Jul 9, 2026
TV Ratings: ABC Scores Fourth of July Upset With Daylong Programming Block
The network capped a daylong 'Disney Celebrates America' programming stunt with a primetime special from Nashville.
Washington Examiner
· Jun 22, 2026
Great American State Fair menu: Classic American fare merges with MAHA
The Great American State Fair’s menu was released this week, giving the public a taste of what Freedom 250’s 16-day festival on Washington, D.C.’s National Mall holds for them. The event lineup is set to feature an array of local restaurants, a food challenge brought by sandwich shop Bub and Pop’s, and a sprinkle of []
Footbag
· Jun 29, 2026
World Footbag Championships in Japan this year!
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Related coverage for "Walz swipes at Freedom 250 by calling Minnesota event ‘America’s real state fair’": Associated Press — LIVE: ‘Great American State Fair’ opens in Washington, DC. Coffman Chronicle — Truth or Satire: The Midway Between Fact and Fiction. ABC7 New York — Disney Celebrates America: Fun facts about Yosemite National Park . The Hollywood Reporter — TV Ratings: ABC Scores Fourth of July Upset With Daylong Programming Block. Washington Examiner — Great American State Fair menu: Classic American fare merges with MAHA. Footbag — World Footbag Championships in Japan this year!