TODAY IN HISTORY – 13th July, 2026 – ORBITS NEWS
By Valentine Uchechukwu Ndukwu.
American author, John Jay Chapman says “one of the deepest impulses in man is the impulse to record, to scratch a drawing on a tusk or keep a diary… The enduring value of the past is, one might say, the very basis of civilisation.”
Looking at that quote, Today in History believes that humans have an inherent desire to document and preserve their experiences, thoughts, and stories. This impulse to record history is a fundamental aspect of human nature.
In essence, key takeaways here are preserving and valuing history is essential to building and sustaining a civilized society.
Take a look at some of these events in the past
On this day in 1913, the 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts.
Still on this day in 1930, the inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay.
Again, on this day in 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland.
It was on this day in 1956 that the Dartmouth workshop which is the first conference on artificial intelligence held.
According to Today in History, on this day in 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War.
Today in 1977, amidst a period of financial and social turmoil, New York City experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting.
In 2008, on this day, the battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001.
Sally on this day in 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130.
Amazingly, it was on this day in 2011 that United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations.
Interestingly, on this day in 2014, Germany wins the FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina in the final 1–0 after extra time.
Still on this day in 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May.
Regrettably on this day in 2020, after a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru in California, where she had drowned.
Again, it was on this day in 2024 that the present president of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania.
Until tomorrow when Today in History hits your notification bar just for your reading pleasure, please note that you could be the point man ~ keep pointing in the right direction.
