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Today in History: July 22, First solo around-the-world flight – texarkanagazette.com
Today is Wednesday, July 22, the 203rd day of 2026. There are 162 days left in the year.Today in History:On July 22, 1933, aviator Wiley Post landed at Floyd Bennett Field in New York City, completing the first solo flight around the world in 7 days, 18 hours and 49 minutes.Also on this date: In […]
WATCH: Trump hosts World Series champion LA Dodgers at the White House – pbs.org
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Pope Leo XIV: 'The cry of displaced children rises to God' – Vatican News
By Deborah Castellano Lubov"The cry of displaced children rises to God today," Pope Leo said in his Message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which the Church observes on September 27th. The Pope’s message was released today by the Holy See Press Office.This year’s day features the theme “Even just one of these […]
Results from the World Pipe Band Championship 2026 – Bagpipe News
Simon Fraser University Pipe Band from Vancouver, led by Pipe Major Alan Bevan, became Grade 1 World Champions today, August 15, 2026. This was the first time in 17 years they have won the G1 Worlds title since 2009, and the first Worlds title under Alan Bevan’s leadership.Over the two days SFU won three of the […]