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Today in History: July 6, Althea Gibson wins Wimbledon

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Today in History

Today is Saturday, July 6, the 188th day of 2024. There are 178 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:

On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first Black tennis player to win a Wimbledon singles title as she defeated fellow American Darlene Hard 6-3, 6-2.

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In 1483, England’s King Richard III was crowned in Westminster Abbey.

In 1777, during the American Revolution, British forces captured Fort Ticonderoga (ty-kahn-dur-OH’-gah). Читать дальше...

Today in History: July 5, Dolly the sheep marks cloning breakthrough

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Today in History

Today is Friday, July 5, the 187th day of 2024. There are 179 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:

On July 5, 1996, Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult somatic cell by scientists at the Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh, was born.

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In 1687, Isaac Newton first published his Principia Mathematica, a three-volume work setting out his mathematical principles of natural philosophy. Читать дальше...

2024 Youth Futsal League Week Four (Youth Soccer)

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The Youth Futsal League continued with exciting matches and 79 goals scored at the National Sports Center. Despite early setbacks, the Yellow team came together to big win games. As we approach th

Marico launches Saffola Muesli

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Marico announced the launch of Saffola Muesli with Flavour Pops, aiming to leverage the brand's equity in the adult breakfast segment. The company is offering the flavour options of Kesar Crunch, Berry Crunch and Choco Crunch.

Today in History: July 4, Declaration of Independence adopted in Philadelphia

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Today in History

Today is Thursday, July 4, the 186th day of 2024. There are 180 days left in the year. This is Independence Day.

Today’s Highlight in History:

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

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In 1802, the United States Military Academy officially opened at West Point, New York.

In 1817, construction of the Erie Canal began in Rome, New York. Читать дальше...

Today in History: July 3, Union wins Battle of Gettysburg

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Today in History

Today is Wednesday, July 3, the 185th day of 2024. There are 181 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:

On July 3, 1863, the pivotal three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major victory for the North as Confederate troops failed to breach Union positions during an assault known as Pickett’s Charge.

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In 1775, Gen. George Washington took command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts. Читать дальше...

Today in History: July 2, Civil Rights Act signed into law

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Today in History

Today is Tuesday, July 2, the 184th day of 2024. There are 182 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History:

On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a sweeping civil rights bill passed by Congress prohibiting discrimination and segregation based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin.

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In 1776, the Continental Congress passed a resolution saying that “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be... Читать дальше...