Mexican drug cartel head Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years in New York.
2014
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 is shot down over Eastern Ukraine by a Buk surface-to-air missile launched from pro-Russian separatist-controlled territory, killing all 283 passengers and 15 crew on board.
1976
Queen Elizabeth II officially opens the Montreal Summer Olympic Games in the afternoon, before an enthusiastic crowd of 73,000 at Olympic Stadium.
1975
An Apollo spaceship docked with a Soyuz spacecraft in orbit. It was the first link up between the U.S. and Soviet Union.
1972
Bomb placed under a ramp at the Montreal Forum explodes, blowing up an equipment truck and destroying 30 speakers belonging to the Rolling Stones.
1968
The Beatles’ animated film “Yellow Submarine” premieres in London.
1955
Disneyland opened in Anaheim, CA.
1917
The British royal family adopted the Windsor name.
12 new moons discovered orbiting Jupiter bringing planet’s moon total to 79, by scientists at Carnegie Institution for Science.
2004
Martha Stewart is sentenced to five months in prison plus five months in home confinement for lying to federal investigators.
1999
John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and sister-in-law Lauren Bessette are killed in a plane crash off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. The Piper Saratoga aircraft was piloted by Kennedy.
1979
Premier/pres Ahmad Hassan al-Bakr of Iraq is succeeded by Saddam Hussein.
1969
Apollo 11 launched, carrying 1st men to land on Moon.
1965
Mont Blanc Road tunnel between France & Italy opens.
1950
The largest crowd in sporting history was 199,854. They watched the Uruguay defeat Brazil in the World Cup soccer finals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
1945
The United States detonated the first atomic bomb in a test at Alamogordo, NM.
1880
Dr. Emily Howard Stowe the first woman licensed to practice medicine in Canada.
1790
The District of Columbia, or Washington, DC, was established as the permanent seat of the United States Government.
1647
Jean de Quen discovers Lac St-Jean and route leading into interior; later founds Saguenay missions.
JD Vance will celebrate his 40th birthday in August. He contrasts with Trump (78) and Joe Biden (81).
If elected, JD Vance will be the third-youngest vice president in U.S. history.
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Vance’s youth and background as a Marine Corps veteran of the Iraq War bring both vigor, as well as military experience, to the ticket. Vance, who is known for his populist views, aligns himself with Trump’s “America First” ideology.
He opposed U.S. aid to Ukraine and, in protest, filibustered Biden’s judicial nominations confirmation process.
Vance’s inclusion on the ticket represents the culmination of months of speculation. The initial list of candidates was reduced from a dozen to just six. The likes of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Florida Senator Marco Rubio were the final two candidates. Vance’s ideological commitment and relationship with the Trump family were decisive.
Vance’s candidacy was also supported by influential figures such as Donald Trump Jr.
Vance’s relationship with Mr. Trump got off to a rocky start.
Mr. Vance, who initially criticized Mr. Trump, later joined him.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 11: Eugenie Bouchard attends the 2024 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 11, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Eugenie Bouchard graced the ESPY Awards red carpet with her presence, and she looked in top form.
The tennis (and socials) star was in attendance at the ESPYs 2024, held a few days ago, and Genie didn’t disappoint her fans with a look to die for.
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The gala, held in California, also gave fans a chance to see several other celebrities, including Serena Williams, Meghan Markle and even Prince Harry!
Shannen Doherty walks the carpet at the Farrah Fawcett Foundation's "Tex-Mex Fiesta" honoring Marcia Cross at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on September 6, 2019. (Photo by LISA O'CONNOR / AFP) (Photo credit should read LISA O'CONNOR/AFP via Getty Images)
Iconic Beverly Hills 90210 star Shannen Doherty has died after years of battling cancer, People has confirmed.
“It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. She has lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease,” confirmed Doherty’s longtime publicist.
The star had first been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015.
In 2017, Doherty revealed that her breast cancer had returned after a remission.
She will have proved an example of courage and hope for all those battling the disease over the years.
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Donald Trump relaunched his campaign at a rally in Florida, where he took the opportunity to criticize the Biden administration in his latest speech. He made it clear that his criticism was not aimed solely at Joe Biden, but also at Vice President Kamala Harris.
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With the current uncertainty surrounding Biden’s ability to continue his campaign, Trump’s new approach seems to indicate that he sees Kamala Harris as a real potential opponent in this presidential race… and with good reason.
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Trump has adopted the moniker “Biden and Harris” to refer to the Democratic administration, underscoring a change in tactics in his campaign.
Trump also criticized Harris for her lack of leadership in the responsibilities assigned to her, while falsely claiming that Kamala Harris had never visited the U.S.-Mexico border, when in fact the vice president made a visit to the border in June 2021.
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After several days of silence following Biden’s disastrous debate, Trump finally found his angle, accusing the Democrats of being involved in the biggest information withholding scandal in history.
He insinuated that Biden’s state of health was being hidden from the public by his party.
The White House issued a statement earlier this week detailing the president’s doctor’s medical visits.
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Kamala Harris embarked on a series of events to shore up support for Biden, highlighting the Democrats’ positive record and highlighting the successes of his administration during his first term. Conversely, she didn’t forget to mention Trump’s dangerous policies and Project 2025, a worrying plan from the Republican right that proposes ultra-conservative (and sometimes downright deranged) policies for Donald Trump’s potential second term.
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Although Trump’s entourage hopes that Biden will remain in the race, Trump’s choice to target Kamala Harris suggests that his campaign strategy is slightly affected by the recent turn of events.
Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay record $4.7 billion in damages in talc cancer case by jury in US state of Missouri.
2016
Theresa May is elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by Conservative Party MPs.
1985
Duran Duran became the first artists to have a No.1 with a James Bond theme when ‘A View To A Kill’, went to the top of the charts.
The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London, England, United Kingdom and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as well as other venues such as Sydney, Australia and Moscow, Russia, Soviet Union.
1982
Montreal Expos host first All-Star Game played outside the US; the National League defeats the American League 4-1, winning for the 11th consecutive year.
1960
US Democratic convention nominates John F. Kennedy as presidential candidate.
1939
Frank Sinatra makes his recording debut, “Our Love”.
1930
1st-ever football World Cup competition begins in Uruguay.
1923
The Hollywood Sign is officially dedicated in the hills above Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
1908
Opening of fourth modern Olympic games in London; some Canadian athletes attend; women compete in modern Olympic events for the first time.
Apparently irritated at not being the center of attention, or perhaps frightened at the idea of facing another candidate, Donald Trump reacted sharply against George Clooney following the publication of an op-ed by the actor in the New York Times… yet against Joe Biden.
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In the article, which had the effect of a small political bombshell, Clooney advised President Joe Biden to drop his bid for the 2024 presidential election, the actor’s opinions apparently didn’t sit well with Trump.
On Truth Social, Trump criticized George Clooney, calling him a “fake movie actor” and claiming he’d never come close to starring in a major motion picture.
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George Clooney, famous for his support of the Democratic Party and having recently helped raise $30 million for Joe Biden’s campaign, said in an op-ed that age had changed Biden and it was time to choose another candidate.
Trump attacked Clooney, accusing him of turning his back on Biden like a rat, while adding that he and Biden were similar. Trump questioned Clooney’s competence on any subject and criticized the actor for taking up the Democratic argument that Biden, whom he called the worst president in US history, had saved democracy.
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It’s worth remembering that in his New York Times article earlier this week, George Clooney expressed his admiration and respect for Joe Biden, as Senator, Vice President and President. He emphasized their friendship and his confidence in Biden, affirming his belief in the latter’s morality and character.
However, Clooney expressed concern about Biden’s abilities, observing a notable decline since the last election. He cited Biden’s disappointing performance in a recent debate with Trump to support his view that Biden is no longer the dynamic leader he once supported. Clooney claimed to have observed Biden’s weaknesses himself a few weeks earlier, at a fundraising event for Biden’s campaign.
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In his complaints against the actor, Trump ultimately suggests that Clooney should give up politics and return to television.
Advice that could also apply to himself, when you think about it.
