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)
(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)
(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.
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.
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.
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)
(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)
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.
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)
Video: 'The History of the United States Secret Service'
(Wednesday, July 5, 1865) — With a reported one third of the currency in circulation being counterfeit at the time, the Secret Service Division of the U.S. Treasury Department was founded today in Washington D.C. with the mission of suppressing counterfeit currency.
