By The Associated Press
Today is Thursday, July 2, the
183rd day of 2009. There are
182 days left in the year.
AP.
A/V. UPI Almanac.
Today's Highlight in History:
On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress passed a resolution saying that "these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States."
On this date:
In 1809, Shawnee leader Tecumseh began organizing an Indian Confederacy to resist the growing spread of white American settlers. [How'd that work out? — Ed.]
In 1881, President James A. Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau at the Washington railroad station; Garfield died on Sept. 19. (Guiteau was hanged in June 1882.)
In 1890, Congress passed the Sherman Antitrust Act. [Anxiously awaiting the Peabody Anti-Corporation Act. — Ed.]
In 1908, Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court justice, was born in Baltimore.
In 1926, the United States Army Air Corps was created. [Up in the air, Junior Birdmen/Cowardly Killers From Above!! —Ed.]
In 1937, aviator Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to make the first round-the-world flight along the equator.
In 1947, an object that the Army Air Force later said was a weather balloon crashed near Roswell, N.M. Eyewitness accounts gave rise to speculation it might have been an alien spacecraft.
In 1961, author Ernest Hemingway shot himself to death at his home in Ketchum, Idaho, at the age of 61.
In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a sweeping civil rights bill passed by Congress.
President Lyndon B. Johnson mouths a platitude.
In 1976, the Supreme Court ruled the death penalty was not inherently cruel or unusual.
Thirty years ago, in 1979, the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin was released to the public.
Twenty years ago, in 1989, former Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko died in Moscow at age 79.
Fifteen years ago, in 1994, a USAir DC-9 crashed in poor weather at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, killing 37 of the 57 people aboard.
In 1996, electricity and phone service were knocked out for millions of customers from Canada to the Southwest after power lines throughout the West failed on a record-hot day.
Ten years ago: Former Northwestern University basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong was shot to death in Skokie, Ill.; authorities believe he was the victim of a three-day shooting rampage by white supremacist Benjamin Nathaniel Smith that targeted minorities in Illinois and Indiana. (One other person was killed and several wounded before Smith committed suicide.) "Godfather" author Mario Puzo died on Long Island, N.Y., at age 78.
Five years ago: Elijah Brown, 21, described by police as a disgruntled employee, went on a shooting rampage inside a meatpacking plant in Kansas City, Kan., killing five of his co-workers before taking his own life.
In 2007, President George W. Bush commuted the sentence of former aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, sparing him from a two-and-half-year prison term in the CIA leak case.
One year ago: Colombian military spies tricked leftist rebels into freeing 15 hostages: ex-presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, three U.S. military contractors, and 11 Colombian policemen and soldiers. Police in Randolph, Vt., unearthed the body of 12-year-old Brooke Bennett from a makeshift grave, ending a weeklong search. (The girl's uncle, convicted sex offender Michael Jacques, has been charged in the killing.)
Today's Birthdays: Country singer Marvin Rainwater is 84. Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos is 80. [Please explain why that witch is still alive. — Ed.] Jazz musician Ahmad Jamal is 79. Actor Robert Ito is 78. Actress Polly Holliday is 72. Former White House chief of staff John H. Sununu is 70. Writer-director-comedian Larry David is 62. Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson, is 62. Actor Saul Rubinek is 61. Rock musician Roy Bittan (Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band) is 60. Rock musician Gene Taylor is 57. Actress-model Jerry Hall is 53. Actor Jimmy McNichol is 48. Rock musician Dave Parsons (Bush) is 44. Actress Yancy Butler is 39. Baseball player Sean Casey is 35. Contemporary Christian musician Melodee DeVevo (Casting Crowns) is 33. Race car driver Sam Hornish Jr. is 30. Actress Lindsay Lohan is 23.
Today In Entertainment History -- On July second, 1955, the Lawrence Welk television show debuted on ABC. The program ran for 27 years, both on the network and in syndication.
In 1956, Elvis Presley recorded "Don't Be Cruel" and "Hound Dog" in New York City. "Hound Dog" took 31 takes. [Yeah, but which one did they use? — Ed.]
In 1963, singer Jose Feliciano had his first performance in New York City.
In 1976, Brian Wilson joined the Beach Boys on stage in Oakland, Calif., for the first time in 12 years. He had been going through rehabilitation for drug addiction and other problems.
In 1980, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead were arrested for suspicion of inciting a riot at the San Diego Sports Arena after they tried to interfere in a drug-related arrest.
In 1991, Guns N' Roses lead singer Axl Rose sparked a riot in a St. Louis suburb by jumping off the stage and attacking a fan videotaping the concert. Sixty people were hurt and the venue was wrecked.
In 1997, actor Jimmy Stewart died at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age of 89.
In 2005, Live 8 took place in 10 different cities worldwide to draw attention to poverty in Africa. Among the highlights was the reunion of Pink Floyd in London.
Thought for Today: "The instinctive feeling of a great people is often wiser than its wisest men." — Louis Kossuth, Hungarian statesman (1802-1894).
In 1926, the United States Army Air Corps was created. [Up in the air, Junior Birdmen/Cowardly Killers From Above!! —Ed.]
In 1937, aviator Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to make the first round-the-world flight along the equator.
In 1947, an object that the Army Air Force later said was a weather balloon crashed near Roswell, N.M. Eyewitness accounts gave rise to speculation it might have been an alien spacecraft.
In 1961, author Ernest Hemingway shot himself to death at his home in Ketchum, Idaho, at the age of 61.
In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a sweeping civil rights bill passed by Congress.
President Lyndon B. Johnson mouths a platitude.
In 1976, the Supreme Court ruled the death penalty was not inherently cruel or unusual.
Thirty years ago, in 1979, the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin was released to the public.
Twenty years ago, in 1989, former Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko died in Moscow at age 79.
Fifteen years ago, in 1994, a USAir DC-9 crashed in poor weather at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, killing 37 of the 57 people aboard.
In 1996, electricity and phone service were knocked out for millions of customers from Canada to the Southwest after power lines throughout the West failed on a record-hot day.
Ten years ago: Former Northwestern University basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong was shot to death in Skokie, Ill.; authorities believe he was the victim of a three-day shooting rampage by white supremacist Benjamin Nathaniel Smith that targeted minorities in Illinois and Indiana. (One other person was killed and several wounded before Smith committed suicide.) "Godfather" author Mario Puzo died on Long Island, N.Y., at age 78.
Five years ago: Elijah Brown, 21, described by police as a disgruntled employee, went on a shooting rampage inside a meatpacking plant in Kansas City, Kan., killing five of his co-workers before taking his own life.
In 2007, President George W. Bush commuted the sentence of former aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, sparing him from a two-and-half-year prison term in the CIA leak case.
One year ago: Colombian military spies tricked leftist rebels into freeing 15 hostages: ex-presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, three U.S. military contractors, and 11 Colombian policemen and soldiers. Police in Randolph, Vt., unearthed the body of 12-year-old Brooke Bennett from a makeshift grave, ending a weeklong search. (The girl's uncle, convicted sex offender Michael Jacques, has been charged in the killing.)
Today's Birthdays: Country singer Marvin Rainwater is 84. Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos is 80. [Please explain why that witch is still alive. — Ed.] Jazz musician Ahmad Jamal is 79. Actor Robert Ito is 78. Actress Polly Holliday is 72. Former White House chief of staff John H. Sununu is 70. Writer-director-comedian Larry David is 62. Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of President Lyndon B. Johnson, is 62. Actor Saul Rubinek is 61. Rock musician Roy Bittan (Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band) is 60. Rock musician Gene Taylor is 57. Actress-model Jerry Hall is 53. Actor Jimmy McNichol is 48. Rock musician Dave Parsons (Bush) is 44. Actress Yancy Butler is 39. Baseball player Sean Casey is 35. Contemporary Christian musician Melodee DeVevo (Casting Crowns) is 33. Race car driver Sam Hornish Jr. is 30. Actress Lindsay Lohan is 23.
Today In Entertainment History -- On July second, 1955, the Lawrence Welk television show debuted on ABC. The program ran for 27 years, both on the network and in syndication.
In 1956, Elvis Presley recorded "Don't Be Cruel" and "Hound Dog" in New York City. "Hound Dog" took 31 takes. [Yeah, but which one did they use? — Ed.]
In 1963, singer Jose Feliciano had his first performance in New York City.
In 1976, Brian Wilson joined the Beach Boys on stage in Oakland, Calif., for the first time in 12 years. He had been going through rehabilitation for drug addiction and other problems.
In 1980, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead were arrested for suspicion of inciting a riot at the San Diego Sports Arena after they tried to interfere in a drug-related arrest.
In 1991, Guns N' Roses lead singer Axl Rose sparked a riot in a St. Louis suburb by jumping off the stage and attacking a fan videotaping the concert. Sixty people were hurt and the venue was wrecked.
In 1997, actor Jimmy Stewart died at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age of 89.
In 2005, Live 8 took place in 10 different cities worldwide to draw attention to poverty in Africa. Among the highlights was the reunion of Pink Floyd in London.
Thought for Today: "The instinctive feeling of a great people is often wiser than its wisest men." — Louis Kossuth, Hungarian statesman (1802-1894).
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