Daily Archives: July 23, 2023

789 children abused by priests since 1940, Massachusetts AG says 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 2003)

2000s


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(Wednesday, July 23, 2003) — At least 789 children and probably more than 1,000 have been sexually abused by 250 priests and other church workers in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston since 1940, according to a 16-month investigation by the Massachusetts attorney general that was made public today. Continue reading 789 children abused by priests since 1940, Massachusetts AG says 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 2003) →

‘Our House’ by Madness peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, July 23, 1983) — “Our House” by Madness peaked at #7 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Our House’ by Madness peaks at #7 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 1983) →

‘1999’ by Prince peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 1983)

1980s, Popular Music 1980s

(Saturday, July 23, 1983) — “1999” by Prince peaked at #12 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks. Continue reading ‘1999’ by Prince peaks at #12 in USA 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 23 1983) →