Daily Archives: July 3, 2026

Nation rekindles Statue of Liberty as beacon of hope 40 years ago this hour (July 3 1986)

1980s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Liberty Weekend Opening Ceremony' (coverage began at 8:00 p.m. EDT, ceremonies began at 8:30 p.m.; President Reagan spoke at 9:28 p.m. prior to the unveiling and again at 11:04 p.m.; the torch was lit at 11:08 p.m.)

(Thursday, July 3, 1986, evening EDT; during Liberty Weekend) — With the eyes of America on its most cherished symbol of freedom, the city and the nation rededicated the Statue of Liberty in a blaze of light tonight, marking its centennial as a beacon of hope in New York Harbor. Continue reading Nation rekindles Statue of Liberty as beacon of hope 40 years ago this hour (July 3 1986) →

Israeli commandos launch mission to rescue 106 people held in Uganda 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1976)

1970s


Video: 'The Entebbe Raid - Forgotten History'

(Saturday, July 3, 1976, 11:00 p.m. Israel Standard Time) — Israeli commandos tonight raided Entebbe airport in Uganda, rescuing 102 of 106 passengers and crew of an Air France jetliner seized June 27, 1976, by pro-Palestinian hijackers. Continue reading Israeli commandos launch mission to rescue 106 people held in Uganda 50 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jul 3 1976) →

The Beatles arrive in Manila, forced to socialize with Filipino fat cat 60 years ago this hour (July 3 1966)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s


Image: The Beatles at the press conference in Manila

(Sunday, July 3, 1966, 4:30 p.m. Philippine Standard Time) — The Beatles arrived in Manila this afternoon from Tokyo (via a refueling stop in Hong Kong) wherein, after holding a news conference at the Philippine Navy Headquarters, they were surrounded by military personnel, separated from their their associates and forced to socialize on the private yacht of industrialist Don Manolo Elizalde, a friend of local concert promoter Ramon Ramos Jr., off Manila’s south harbor. Continue reading The Beatles arrive in Manila, forced to socialize with Filipino fat cat 60 years ago this hour (July 3 1966) →