Monthly Archives: July 2015

President Truman sets sail for Potsdam Conference 70 years ago this hour (July 7 1945)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'Pres. Truman En Route to Conference, 1945/07/19' (July 7-15, 1945, at 0:00-1:33)

(Saturday, July 7, 1945, 7:00 a.m. EWT; during World War II) — U.S. President Harry S. Truman departed Newport News, Virginia, this morning aboard the USS Augusta, bound for Antwerp, Belgium, for the Potsdam Conference with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin beginning July 17, 1945, in Potsdam, occupied Germany (click here for a clip of this event from “American Experience: Truman” at 1:52:51). Continue reading President Truman sets sail for Potsdam Conference 70 years ago this hour (July 7 1945) →

Subway and bus blasts in London kill 56 people 10 years ago this hour (July 7 2005)

2000s


Video: '7 July London Terrorist Bombings'

(Thursday, July 7, 2005, 8:49-9:47 BST) — Suicide terrorist bombings in three Underground stations and a double-decker bus killed 52 victims and four bombers today in the worst attack on London since World War II. Continue reading Subway and bus blasts in London kill 56 people 10 years ago this hour (July 7 2005) →

President Truman establishes Medal of Freedom 70 years ago today (July 6 1945)

1940s, U.S. Presidents, World War II

(Friday, July 6, 1945; during World War II) — The Medal of Freedom, intended to honor civilians whose actions aided in the war efforts of the U.S. and its allies, was created by President Harry S. Truman today through an executive order.

Nicaragua becomes first nation to ratify UN Charter 70 years ago today (July 6 1945)

1940s, World War II

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(Friday, July 6, 1945; during World War II) — Nicaragua today became the first nation to formally ratify the United Nations Charter, the foundational treaty of the intergovernmental organization known as the United Nations.

‘The Nation’ weekly magazine publishes first issue 150 years ago today (July 6 1865)

1860s


Video: 'Started by Abolitionists in 1865, The Nation Magazine Marks 150 Years of Publishing Rebel Voices'

(Thursday, July 6, 1865) — The weekly publication The Nation, the self-described “flagship of the left,” made its debut today.

Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones arrested in Arkansas 40 years ago this hour (July 5 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 5, 1975, soon after 3:00 p.m. CDT) — Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones was charged today with possession of an offensive weapon and reckless driving in Arkansas. Hundreds of teenage girls stormed the jail where he was being held.

Pink Floyd headlines Knebworth Pop Festival 40 years ago today (July 5 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s


Video: 'Pink Floyd - Knebworth 1975 - Unseen Video'

(Saturday, July 5, 1975) — The Knebworth Pop Festival was held today near London, with Pink Floyd as the headliner. Other performers included: Captain Beefheart, Linda Lewis, Monty Python, Steve Miller Band and Roy Harper. Continue reading Pink Floyd headlines Knebworth Pop Festival 40 years ago today (July 5 1975) →

‘Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)’ album by The Beach Boys released in USA 50 years ago today (July 5 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'The Beach Boys "Summer Days (& Summer Nights...' (12 videos)

(Monday, July 5, 1965) — Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!), the ninth studio album by the American rock group the Beach Boys, was released today in the U.S.