19 Jul 1999
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1999
Page
1
Historic front page reports mankind first steps on the moon. The July 21 1969 edition flags Apollo 11 achievements with prominent photographs and a bold headline. NASA, astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin, and the mission control center are named among the era’s defining figures.
On Yankee Stadium honoring Don Larsen for his 1956 World Series Perfect Game, David Cone matches the feat by retiring every Expo batter to throw the first interleague no hitter. The celebration highlights prime summer leisure and practical tote gear for beach and pool days.
Authorities announced that John F Kennedy Jr his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and her sister Lauren Bessette likely died. Coast Guard Rear Adm Richard M Larrabee said the shift from search and rescue to recovery followed absence of survivable conditions and no major finds after the plane disappeared near Martha's Vineyard.
Report of JFK Jr plane disappearance near Martha's Vineyard with debris found at sea and Coast Guard data marker questions. Coast Guard sonar ship to scan waters 60 to 180 feet deep as officials plan divers in Monday search while President Clinton offers prayers.
Residents recall Neil Armstrong stepping onto the moon in 1969 with mixed memories. Quotes from Dave Schott Merlinda Baca and Pam Whigham Coffey describe reactions, while others say they were unaware at the time amid social turmoil and changing city life.
Caleb Wilson aged 2 splashes in Palo Duro Canyon State Park on Sunday afternoon with his father Clay Wilson. Recent rains caused moderate flooding prompting park closures and safety advisories as waterways rose and some trails were blocked.
Americans were victims of about 8.1 million violent crimes last year, a 7 percent drop from 1997 and the lowest number since 1973. The National Crime Victimization Survey cites a marginally significant decline in aggravated assault and notes no clear changes in rape, robbery, or simple assault from 1997 to 1998.
Iraq accuses U S warplanes of killing 14 civilians and wounding 17 in southern Iraq. The Iraqi military said planes entered from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to hit civilian installations. The U S Central Command reported strikes on two military sites near Abu Sukhayr and Al Khidr with precision guided munitions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.