July 2011
23 posts
This Day In History (July 13)- Earthquake in...
July 13, 1986 marked the day that a significant earthquake occurred on the California-Mexican border with a magnitude of 5.3.
This resulted in 29 people injured, and 50 buildings damaged in the Newport Beach-San Diego area. Tijuana, Mexico suffered as well, and a landslide occurred in San Diego County. The earthquake that caused 750 thousand dollars in damage was felt throughout Southern...
This Day In History (July 12)- Creator of "Brady...
The creator of the show “The Brady Bunch,” Sherwood Schwartz (94), died today around 4 a.m. from an infection.
“Sherwood was a wonderful writer and producer, but more importantly he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend,” said Florence Henderson, who starred as mom Carol on “The Brady Bunch.”
“His sense of humor never failed him and I...
This Day In History (July 12)- Newark riots begin...
July 12, 1967 marked the day that the Newark Riots began in Newark, New Jersey.
The riots lasted six days and resulted in 26 dead and hundreds that were injured. During this time period, particularly African Americans suffered the most, due to a lack of power (especially in politics) and police brutality. Poverty, unemployment, and low-quality housing also accompanied the harsh circumstances....
This Day In History (July 8th)- Wall Street...
July 8, 1889 marked the birth of the Wall Street Journal.
It started as a 4-page afternoon paper that cost two cents, and has progressed into an award-winning 54-page paper that costs 2 dollars. What is considered the number one newspaper across the United States gained its popularity through Mr. Charles Dow and Mr. Edward Jones (the creators of the Dow Jones Average). The newspaper was...
This Day In History (July 7th): Military Draft to...
July 7, 1863 marked the day that the United States began its military draft.
Today in the U.S., the draft no longer exists, yet Americans continue to die abroad in battle. We have spent nearly 10 years trying to “redeem the greater Middle East.” This “fever” began in 1898 when Americans felt the need to free the Cubans, and eventually questioned their motives. This...
