Monthly Archives: July 2025

U.S. President Harry S. Truman sets sail for Potsdam Conference 80 years ago this hour (July 7 1945)

1940s, World War II

Video: 'MP72-36, reel 1 - Film Log of Harry S. Truman’s Historical Trip to Berlin, July 1945 - Reel 1 of 2'

(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 U.S. President Harry S. Truman sets sail for Potsdam Conference 80 years ago this hour (July 7 1945) →

Subway and bus blasts in London kill 56 people 20 years ago this hour (July 7 2005)

2000s


Video: '7 July London Terrorist Bombings'

(Thursday, July 7, 2005, 8:49-9:47 a.m. British Summer Time) — Suicide terrorist bombings in three Underground stations and a double-decker bus killed 52 victims and four bombers today in the deadliest terrorist attack on British soil since the 1988 Lockerbie bombing. Continue reading Subway and bus blasts in London kill 56 people 20 years ago this hour (July 7 2005) →

U.S. President Harry S. Truman establishes Medal of Freedom 80 years ago today (July 6 1945)

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


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.

Pink Floyd headlines Knebworth Pop Festival 50 years ago this hour (July 5 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s


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

(Saturday, July 5, 1975, shortly after 9:00 p.m. British Summer Time) — 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 50 years ago this hour (July 5 1975) →

Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones arrested in Arkansas 50 years ago this hour (July 5 1975)

1970s, Popular Music 1970s

(Saturday, July 5, 1975, soon after 3:00 p.m. CDT) — Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was arrested this afternoon after a traffic stop escalated into drug and weapons charges during the band’s 1975 U.S. tour. Continue reading Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones arrested in Arkansas 50 years ago this hour (July 5 1975) →

‘Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!)’ album by The Beach Boys released in USA 60 years ago today (July 5 1965)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s


Video: 'The Beach Boys - Summer Days (And...' (12 tracks)

(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.

FDR signs National Labor Relations Act guaranteeing workers’ right to unionize 90 years ago today (July 5 1935)

1930s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'What is the National Labor Relations Act? | Union Facts Friday Episode 16'

(Friday, July 5, 1935, morning EDT; during the Great Depression) — The National Labor Relations Act of 1935, a foundational statute of U.S. labor law which guarantees basic rights of private sector employees to organize into trade unions, engage in collective bargaining for better terms and conditions at work, and take collective action including strike if necessary was signed today by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Continue reading FDR signs National Labor Relations Act guaranteeing workers’ right to unionize 90 years ago today (July 5 1935) →