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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1821, D. H. Hill, American general and academic (died 1889) was born. In 1937, Bill Cosby, American actor, comedian, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1937, Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1958, J. D. Hayworth, American politician and radio host was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1973, Lon Chaney Jr., American actor (born 1906) passed away. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. 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.
What to know about it? A bunch of uneducated sky fairy-worshipping hillbillies in America's dumbest state want to make sure everybody is just like them. What's so hard to understand? [Dumbass]
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