Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1857, George E. Ohr, American potter (died 1918) was born. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1944, Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1994, Eila Campbell, English geographer and cartographer (born 1915) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

"We forget that Britain waged a war on the Qing dynasty of China, reshaping the entire global map, f

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Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 27, 2026

Globalisation isn’t dead, just ‘transformed,’ says IMF chief economist

Globalisation isn’t dead, just ‘transformed,’ says IMF chief economist

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· Jul 4, 2026

BORIS JOHNSON: As America marks its 250th anniversary, here's why it won't be overtaken by China for at least 100 years - and it's all thanks to Great Britain

BORIS JOHNSON: As America marks its 250th anniversary, here's why it won't be overtaken by China for at least 100 years - and it's all thanks to Great Britain

Hot Air

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· Jun 25, 2026

Trying Hard Not to Be: 'The Bottom Line Is New York City Is Not America'

Trying Hard Not to Be: 'The Bottom Line Is New York City Is Not America'

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 7, 2026

On This Day In 1776, The Declaration Kept Moving As Washington Braced For Attack

Map-style illustration of the New York Harbor region in July 1776, including Staten Island, Manhattan, Long Island, and surrounding waterways, as Brit...

Conservative Home

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· Jun 25, 2026

Bob Seely: Understanding Britain’s strategic heritage can drive our renaissance 

Britain First, Yes. Britain Isolated, No. It was the first global nation, even before the age of globalisation. Through language, trade and travel, to say nothing of military and other commitments, we remain a global nation now. The post Bob Seely: Understanding Britain’s strategic heritage can drive our renaissance appeared first on Conservative Home.

DNyuz

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· Jul 2, 2026

250 years? California was already going strong when the 13 colonies got their act together

Don’t get all cocky, you 13 original colonies. Yes, yes, 250 years, congratulations, enjoy the cake. But here on the West Coast, a whole continent away from your powdered periwigs and your Philly bell-ringing, 1776 was a banner year, too. Unbeknownst to you — and truth be told, unbeknownst to the people here — the []

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Related coverage for ""We forget that Britain waged a war on the Qing dynasty of China, reshaping the entire global map, f": Borneo Bulletin — Globalisation isn’t dead, just ‘transformed,’ says IMF chief economist. Daily Mail — BORIS JOHNSON: As America marks its 250th anniversary, here's why it won't be overtaken by China for at least 100 years - and it's all thanks to Great Britain. Hot Air — Trying Hard Not to Be: 'The Bottom Line Is New York City Is Not America'. KLIF – 570AM – Dallas — On This Day In 1776, The Declaration Kept Moving As Washington Braced For Attack. Conservative Home — Bob Seely: Understanding Britain’s strategic heritage can drive our renaissance . DNyuz — 250 years? California was already going strong when the 13 colonies got their act together