Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1925, Suzanne Zimmerman, American competition swimmer and Olympic medalist (died 2021) was born. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. In 1970, Andrei Tivontchik, German pole vaulter and trainer was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1979, Lucinda Ruh, Swiss figure skater and coach was born. In 1992, Elise Matthysen, Belgian swimmer was born. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2002, Deborah Medrado, Brazilian rhythmic gymnast was born. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
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Now Magazine
· Jul 7, 2026
‘She’s a generational talent’: Expert says Summer McIntosh is just getting started after historic world record
What to know Three-time Olympic gold medalist Summer McIntosh broke yet another record during Sunday’s swimming trials. The 19-year-old Toronto-born professional swimmer was competing in... The post ‘She’s a generational talent’: Expert says Summer McIntosh is just getting started after historic world record appeared first on NOW Toronto.
WDBQ – 1490 AM – Dubuque
· Jul 6, 2026
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UPI
· Jul 9, 2026
Watch: 'Best couple in the world' break world record for fast kissing
Watch: 'Best couple in the world' break world record for fast kissing
IGN
· Jul 6, 2026
Pokémon Go Hosting Major 10th Anniversary Broadcast This Week
Pokémon Go will hold a very special 10th anniversary broadcast this Thursday, July 9 — with details on what it will contain currently top secret.
The Eastern Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
Gretchen Walsh Breaks Kate Douglass’s Nine-Day-Old World Record in the 50 Freestyle at Rome
Gretchen Walsh swam 23.55 seconds in the women's 50-meter freestyle at the Sette Colli Trophy in Rome on Sunday, breaking the world record Kate Douglass had set just nine days earlier in Indianapolis. The two swimmers train together at the University of Virginia and are now taking turns rewriting the record books.
New Musical Express
· Jul 10, 2026
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ makes history as longest-running British Number One of all time
Breaking a record that has stood for more than 30 years is a remarkable achievement The post Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ makes history as longest-running British Number One of all time appeared first on NME.
Mississippi Free Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Photos | Farish Street Juneteenth Celebration in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson residents celebrated the 161st anniversary of Juneteenth over several days at festivities throughout the Capital Region, like the Farish Street Juneteenth Festival on Saturday night. The post Photos | Farish Street Juneteenth Celebration in Jackson, Mississippi appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
CBC | Sports News
· Jul 6, 2026
Summer McIntosh breezes to women's 400m IM win at Canadian swimming trials
Summer McIntosh has broken her second world record at the 2026 Canadian national swimming trials in Montreal. The 19-year-old from Toronto touched the wall in a time of 4 minutes 27.35 seconds — the eighth-fastest performance of all time in the discipline.
Washingtonian
· Jun 25, 2026
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Is Being Drained—Again
When it comes to the ongoing algae struggles of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, history repeats itself. Just as former President Barack Obama had to drain the pool after his 34 million repairs resulted in an algae bloom, the National Park Service confirmed in a federal court filing Wednesday they plan to drain the pool [] The post The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Is Being Drained—Again first appeared on Washingtonian.
teleSUR English
· Jun 26, 2026
Over 3.6 Million Fans Attend World Cup Breaking Historical Record
The historic milestone was confirmed during the Germany versus Ecuador match in New Jersey, surpassing the previous record of 3.6 million spectators established during the 1994 World Cup. FIFA announced this Friday that the FIFA World Cup 2026 officially broke the historic all-time tournament attendance record in East Rutherford, New Jersey, surpassing 3.6 million spectators []
BBC News
· Jul 10, 2026
Sam Fender and Olivia Dean make UK chart history with Rein Me In
They break the record for the longest-running number one single of all time by a British act.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 6, 2026
McIntosh rewrites swimming history
MONTREAL — Summer McIntosh broke the world record in the 200m butterfly at the Canadian Swim Championships in Montreal, shattering the oldest world mark in women’s swimming. McIntosh, a three-time champion at the 2024 Paris Olympics, won the Canadian 200 fly title in 2mins 1.65secs to erase the prior world record of 2:01.81 set by [] The post McIntosh rewrites swimming history appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Global News
· Jul 2, 2026
Cultus Lake Waterpark remains closed, eyes mid-July reopening date
The popular waterslide attraction has been closed since June 15, when a dozen students were shocked while waiting in line on the Zero-60 waterslide.
Focus Taiwan
· Jun 21, 2026
Taiwan's Lee Chih-kai wins bronze at Asian Gymnastics Championships
Taipei, June 21 (CNA) Lee Chih-kai (李智凱) ended a two-year medal drought in international competition with bronze in the pommel horse final at the Asian Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Zunyi, China, on Saturday.
Toronto Sun
· Jul 6, 2026
Summer McIntosh breaks 200 fly world record, oldest in women’s swimming
Old record set by China's Liu Zige in October 2009
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 28, 2026
All set for Joe Mettle’s Praise Reloaded 2026 at Accra Sports Stadium
Organised by Joe Mettle Ministries and powered by Reverb Studios and its partners, this year's event is themed The River, inspired by John 7:38, which speaks about rivers of living water flowing from those who believe in Christ.
Vogue
· Jun 25, 2026
Go West: One Vogue Editor’s National Parks Obsession Finds A New Gear In Utah
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USA TODAY
· Jul 9, 2026
'Misuse of government power': Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism
A former Olympic canoeist pleaded not guilty July 9 to a charge of property destruction connected to the Washington, DC, Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which President Donald Trump's administration recently renovated. David Hearn, 67, of Bethesda, Maryland, entered the plea during his initial appearance in DC Superior Court, online court records show. Hearn entered the plea during the arraignment hearing through one of his attorneys.
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· Jul 9, 2026
The Riverpark Center Announces 2026-2027 Broadway Season
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CBC News
· Jul 5, 2026
Summer McIntosh breaks women’s 200m butterfly world record at Canadian swim trials
Summer McIntosh breaks women’s 200m butterfly world record at Canadian swim trials
Canadian Sport Scene
· Jul 6, 2026
Summer McIntosh breaks world record in women’s 200m butterfly
History was made in swimming on Sunday and a Canadian was in the spotlight. In the women’s 200 metre butterfly, Canadian Olympic gold medalist Summer McIntosh of Toronto, Ontario broke the world record with a time of 2:01.65 at the Canadian Swim Trials in Montreal, Quebec. Liu Zige of China had the old world record [] The post Summer McIntosh breaks world record in women’s 200m butterfly appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.
Fark
· Jul 10, 2026
Couple wins Guinness World Record for fastest foreplay. No word on whether he wears a condom at all times out of necessity [Strange]
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Off The Press
· Jul 5, 2026
Woman rows from California to Hawaii in record-breaking journey
A Grand Canyon river rafting guide who aimed to become the first American woman to row across the mid-Pacific solo has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii. Hundreds gathered to cheer on Kelsey Pfendler as she pulled into a Honolulu harbor Friday night on her 21-foot row boat, Lily, after nearly a month []...Click to read more
Chicago Reader
· Jul 10, 2026
Magic Tuber Stringband enter the caution zone on their new record, Heavy Water
Magic Tuber Stringband Wed 7/22 at Constellation The post Magic Tuber Stringband enter the caution zone on their new record, <i>Heavy Water</i> appeared first on Chicago Reader.
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· Jun 30, 2026
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KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 3, 2026
With 3 boat ramps, mid-lake fireworks show, Canyon Lake prepares for busy Fourth of July
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ComicBook.com
· Jun 27, 2026
Cartoon Network to Celebrate Its Biggest Classics With New Special Series Coming Soon
Courtesy of Adult Swim Cartoon Network is going all out for its 35th anniversary with a cool new series helping to look back on some of its biggest classics. 2027 is set to be a huge year for Cartoon Network as it’s going to officially celebrate the channel’s 35th anniversary, and thankfully there are some equally as huge plans []
The West Australian
· Jul 12, 2026
Van Rooyen stars as Dees dismantle struggling Tigers
Melbourne's perfect MCG record has extended to 9-0, thrashing Richmond by 46 points in the wet to boost their top-four hopes.
KTLA 5
· Jul 5, 2026
Female American rower completes record-breaking solo journey from California to Hawaii
A Grand Canyon river rafting guide who aimed to become the first American woman to row across the mid-Pacific solo has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii. (July 5, 2026) Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Us Weekly
· Jun 22, 2026
Alaskan Bush People's Rain Brown Shares Photo Amid Sobriety Milestone: 'Me Now'
Alaskan Bush People star Rain Brown is marking a sobriety milestone by sharing a glimpse of her past and present. The reality star, 23, whose full name is Merry Christmas Kathryn Raindrop Brown, documented her progress in a new TikTok video posted on Sunday, June 21, more than one year after she and her husband, []
E! Online
· Jun 21, 2026
Jessica Biel & Justin Timberlake's Pics Prove They're in 7th Heaven
We've got this feelin' inside our bones that Jessica Biel will do whatever it takes to ensure husband Justin Timberlake is cryin' a river of happy tears June 21. After all, the 10-time Grammy...
Polygon
· Jul 10, 2026
Pokémon Go fans furious over exclusive hundo Mewtwo Times Square event
Pokémon Go's 10th anniversary is being celebrated in a spectacular fashion, but the most exciting rewards are going to content creators and press
The Tribune 242
· Jul 1, 2026
Lamar Taylor gets set for the Commonwealth Games
IT was another great performance for Bahamian elite swimmer Lamar Taylor, who returned home to make his presence felt at the Bahamas Aquatics' 54th National Swimming Championships.
Hello Magazine
· Jul 3, 2026
Can you match these Taylor Swift lyrics to the ex-boyfriend in 60 seconds?
Take a trip down memory lane and match Taylor Swift's most famous lyrics to her exes in 60 seconds!
People.com
· Jun 22, 2026
Jake Ferguson and Haley Cavinder Get Married in Beachfront Miami Wedding Ceremony
The couple exchanged vows at the Biltmore Hotel, where they had a ranch dressing fountain at the reception
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Tap Out: Pasco County Extends ‘Extreme’ Water Restrictions Through October 1
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The dry spell isn’t over yet for Pasco County. Local officials announced that the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board has extended its Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage declaration, meaning tight restrictions on lawn watering will remain in place through October 1, 2026. For residents, this means your lawn-irrigation [] Tap Out: Pasco County Extends ‘Extreme’ Water Restrictions Through October 1
DNyuz
· Jul 4, 2026
Youngest woman to row from California to Hawaii completes record-breaking journey
A Grand Canyon river rafting guide who aimed to become the first American woman to row across the mid-Pacific solo has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii. Hundreds gathered to cheer on Kelsey Pfendler as she pulled into a Honolulu harbor Friday night on her 21-foot row boat, Lily, after nearly a month []
Al Jazeera
· Jul 10, 2026
Which records has France’s Kylian Mbappe broken at FIFA World Cup 2026?
From individual milestones to national numbers, several records have tumbled in Mbappe's historic World Cup run.
NL Times
Three dead in separate drownings, including teen boy & amateur footballer
Many people sought to cool down in the water during yesterday’s hot and sun-drenched weather. In three places in the Netherlands, the water sports ended in tragedy.
Al Bawaba
· Jul 2, 2026
Taylor Swift's wedding: List of strict rules on guests
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That Park Place
· Jun 24, 2026
BREAKING: Disney Permanently Retires Grand Floridian Gingerbread House at Walt Disney World
For decades, one of the most beloved holiday traditions at Walt Disney World wasn’t a ride, a fireworks show, or even something that required a park ticket. It was the massive gingerbread house inside Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Spa. Now that tradition is officially over. According to a new report from WDW News Today, [] The post BREAKING: Disney Permanently Retires Grand Floridian Gingerbread House at Walt Disney World appeared first on That Park Place.
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 6, 2026
Summer McIntosh breaks women’s 200-metre butterfly world record at Canadian trials
MONTREAL — Summer McIntosh is the new world record-holder in the women’s 200-metre butterfly. The swimming sensation touched the wall in two minutes 1.65 seconds on Sunday night at the Canadian trials, breaking Chinese swimmer Liu Zige’s once-untouchable mark. “That was the one world record that I’ve always dreamt of as a kid,” an emotional [] The post Summer McIntosh breaks women’s 200-metre butterfly world record at Canadian trials appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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