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Today in History: 1789, the storming of the Bastille

Today is Monday, July 14, the 195th day of 2025. There are 170 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 14, 1789, in an event symbolizing the start of the French Revolution, citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille prison and released the seven prisoners held there. Also on this date: In 1798, Congress passed the Sedition Act, making it a federal crime to publish false, scandalous or malicious writing about the United States government. In 1881, outlaw William H. Bonney Jr., alias "Billy the Kid," was shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in Fort Sumner in present-day New ...

Today in History: 1979, Disco Demolition Night

Today is Saturday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2025. There are 172 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 12, 1979, as an angry reaction to the popularity of disco music, the Chicago White Sox held the "Disco Demolition Night" promotion, in which a crate of disco records was blown ...

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Today, showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 a.m. High near 78. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 61. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Sunday, sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 5 mph. Sunday night, mostly clear, with ...

Today in History: July 11, the fall of Srebrenica

Today in History: July 11, the fall of Srebrenica By The Associated Press undefined Today in History Today is Friday, July 11, the 192nd day of 2025. There are 173 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 11, 1995, the U.N.-designated "safe haven" of Srebrenica ...

Today in History: July 10, the Battle of Britain begins in World War II

Today is Thursday, July 10, the 191st day of 2025. There are 174 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 10, 1940, during World War II, the Battle of Britain began as the German Luftwaffe launched attacks on southern England. (The Royal Air Force was ultimately victorious.) Also ...

Today in History: July 9, 14th Amendment ratified

Today in History: July 9, 14th Amendment ratified By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Wednesday, July 9, the 190th day of 2025. There are 175 days left in the year. Today in History: On July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified, granting citizenship and “equal protection under the laws” to anyone “born or naturalized in the United States,” including formerly enslaved people. Also on this date: In 1850, President Zachary Taylor died of gastrointestinal illness after consuming a large amount of cherries and iced milk on a hot day ...