historical-event

Writing

Twin Towers tightrope walker recalls daring feat 50 years later: 'Artistic crime of the century'

Philippe Petit's daring wire walk between the Twin Towers in 1974 was an audacious and meticulously planned performance, showcasing his breathtaking skill and creativity. [ more ]

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San Francisco

SF commemorates 118th anniversary of 1906 earthquake with ceremony, stressing preparedness

San Francisco commemorates the 118th anniversary of the 1906 earthquake, emphasizing the importance of remembrance and preparedness for future natural disasters. [ more ]

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New York City

Here Comes the Solar Eclipse

New Yorkers in 1925 traveled north for a solar eclipse spectacle not to be seen for another 99 years.

A total eclipse will be visible in parts of New York State this afternoon as the moon aligns with the sun. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Here Comes the Solar Eclipse

Residents of New York witnessed a solar eclipse on Jan. 24, 1925, that won't be seen again for 99 years.

After 99 years, New York is once again in line for a total eclipse, with the moon positioning between the city and the sun. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Here Comes the Solar Eclipse

New Yorkers in 1925 traveled north for a solar eclipse spectacle not to be seen for another 99 years.

A total eclipse will be visible in parts of New York State this afternoon as the moon aligns with the sun. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

New York City

Here Comes the Solar Eclipse

Residents of New York witnessed a solar eclipse on Jan. 24, 1925, that won't be seen again for 99 years.

After 99 years, New York is once again in line for a total eclipse, with the moon positioning between the city and the sun. [ more ]

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New York Post

NYC politics

Live cam shows the impact of 4.8-magnitude earthquake in NYC - with the Statue of Liberty visibly shaking

Lady Liberty shook during the 4.8-magnitude earthquake in New York City.

The earthquake originated in Lebanon, NJ, was felt across the tri-state area, and was the strongest since 1884. [ more ]

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London

Slade Green munitions disaster victims remembered 100 years on

Thirteen lives lost in munitions factory explosion memorialized after 100 years.

Memorial service in Slade Green to honor victims of 1924 munitions factory explosion. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Republicans Post Misleading Clip Attacking Biden On D-Day

President Biden was unfairly targeted with a misleading clip during a D-Day commemoration event. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

France politics

Watch live as World War II veterans leave for France ahead of D-Day 80th anniversary

Second World War veterans leaving for France ahead of D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

Data science

D-day landings 80th anniversary: share your stories

The 80th anniversary of D-day is approaching, inviting people to share their family members' stories or personal memories of the event. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Chicago

World War II's Port Chicago disaster and its role in civil rights to be memorialized

Tragedy struck at Port Chicago Naval Magazine during WWII, leading to the deadliest military disaster on U.S. soil; events are being held to commemorate the 80th anniversary. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Data science

D-day landings 80th anniversary: share your stories

The 80th anniversary of D-day is approaching, inviting people to share their family members' stories or personal memories of the event. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Chicago

World War II's Port Chicago disaster and its role in civil rights to be memorialized

Tragedy struck at Port Chicago Naval Magazine during WWII, leading to the deadliest military disaster on U.S. soil; events are being held to commemorate the 80th anniversary. [ more ]

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OMG science

Why Is July's Full Moon Called a Buck Moon?

Enjoy July's Buck Moon visible all weekend, named after male deer antlers by Algonquin tribes, coinciding with important historical and agricultural events. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Left-wing politics

Biden-Trump debate: Here are five questions for California voters to consider

The impact of the Biden-Trump debate on California voters and other races around the state will be significant, despite Biden being currently ahead.

The debate, scheduled for 90 minutes, will mark a historical event with an incumbent president facing a former president in a televised face-off. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com