(Saturday, July 6, 1985) — “Sussudio” by Phil Collins peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘Sussudio’ by Phil Collins peaks at #1 in USA 40 years ago today (July 6 1985)
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Nicaragua becomes first nation to ratify UN Charter 80 years ago today (July 6 1945)
(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.
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U.S. President Harry S. Truman establishes Medal of Freedom 80 years ago today (July 6 1945)
Video: 'The History of the Medal of Freedom: Honoring America's Greatest'
(Friday, July 6, 1945; during World War II) — The Presidential 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.
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‘The Nation’ weekly magazine publishes first issue 160 years ago today (July 6 1865)
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.
