Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1836, The Fly-fisher's Entomology is published by Alfred Ronalds. The book transformed the sport and went to many editions. In 1894, Erna Mohr, German zoologist (died 1968) was born. In 1906, Murder of Grace Brown by Chester Gillette in the United States, inspiration for Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy. In 1916, Hans Maier, Dutch water polo player (died 2018) was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1978, Massimiliano Rosolino, Italian swimmer was born. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Whale Sinks Rescue Boat in ‘Harrowing’ Accident
Carteret Fire Department EMS DivisionA New Jersey fire rescue crew ended up needing a rescue of its own after a whale slammed into its boat and sank it in a freak Fourth of July accident. The Carteret Fire Department said Marine Unit 2 was heading back from a security assignment near the Statue of Liberty during America’s 250th anniversary celebrations when disaster struck around 4:30 p.m. As the vessel approached the mouth of Raritan Bay, a whale breached directly beneath the boat, smashing into its stern. Mayor Dan Reiman said the collision caused “catastrophic” damage. The boat rapidly filled with water, giving firefighters only seconds to abandon ship before it disappeared beneath the surface. Help arrived from an unlikely pair of first responders: a jet skier and a recreational boater pulled the crew from the water and kept them aboard until marine units from the nearby Perth Amboy Fire Department reached the scene. All of the firefighters made it home safely, according to the department. Officials have not said whether the whale was injured in the collision. Read it at New York PostRead more at The Daily Beast.
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Fox News
· Jul 6, 2026
New York Harbor whale strike sinks fire rescue boat after July 4 celebrations
A whale breaching beneath the stern caused catastrophic damage to the Carteret Fire Department boat, forcing firefighters to abandon ship in seconds.
India TV News
· Jul 11, 2026
'High waves, possible overloading,' survivor recounts Vietnam boat tragedy that killed 15 Indians
The boat tragedy in Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island that left at least 15 people dead happened due to high waves in the seat and a possible overloading of passengers, said a survivor on Saturday, while recounting the horror.
Global News
· Jul 10, 2026
Second boat was with B.C. charter before fatal sinking, raising rescue questions
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Daily Express
· Jul 10, 2026
Moment terrified passengers swim ashore after plane ditches into the sea
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ABC7 New York
· Jul 6, 2026
Crew rescued after NJ fire department marine unit collides with whale, takes on water
Crew rescued after NJ fire department marine unit collides with whale, takes on water
Fark
· Jul 6, 2026
Looking up the whale saw the Carteret Fire Department rescue boat returning from the NY Harbor July 4th festivities and said FARK them right off [Scary]
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Related coverage for "Whale Sinks Rescue Boat in ‘Harrowing’ Accident": Fox News — New York Harbor whale strike sinks fire rescue boat after July 4 celebrations. India TV News — 'High waves, possible overloading,' survivor recounts Vietnam boat tragedy that killed 15 Indians. Global News — Second boat was with B.C. charter before fatal sinking, raising rescue questions. Daily Express — Moment terrified passengers swim ashore after plane ditches into the sea. ABC7 New York — Crew rescued after NJ fire department marine unit collides with whale, takes on water . Fark — Looking up the whale saw the Carteret Fire Department rescue boat returning from the NY Harbor July 4th festivities and said FARK them right off [Scary]