Today in history July 4 2009 major events list
July 4 2009 marks the 185th day of the year with 180 remaining. Notable events include the 1776 Declaration of Independence adoption, West Point founding in 1802, Adams and Jefferson deaths in 1826, Monroe death in 1831, Coolidge birth in 1872, Dempsey title win in 1919, Gehrig farewell in 1939, flags unfurled for Alaska and Hawaii in 1959 and 1960, FOIA enactment in 1966, Entebbe raid in 1976, Smith suicide in Illinois and Byrdsong murder context, Sampras and Davenport Wimbledon titles five years prior, and the granite cornerstone at the Freedom Tower for the World Trade Center site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
United States Military Academy
West Point
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
United States
James Monroe
New York City
Calvin Coolidge
Plymouth
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Toledo
Ohio
Iron Horse
Lou Gehrig
New York
Yankee Stadium
America
Lyndon B Johnson
Israel
Entebbe
Uganda
Air France
Benjamin Nathaniel Smith
Illinois
Bloomington
Ind
Smith
Ricky Byrdsong
Page
Pete Sampras
Lindsay Davenport
Andre Agassi
Steffi Graf
World Trade Center
Freedom Tower
Baytown history highlights from 1949 to 1991
Timeline items note Baytown milestones including a 1949 Army reserve unit kickoff, 1974 Lee College senior choir sings as part of continuing education, 1989 drive by pipeline and rail operators to fund four city sirens, and 1991 census showing a population rise of 6,927 in the 1980s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Reserve
Baytown
Lee College
Verse 2 Chronicles 7 14 Humble prayer heal land
A biblical verse from 2 Chronicles 7 14 urges people to humble themselves pray seek God face turn from wicked ways and promises hearing forgiveness and healing for the land may be cited in devotional or church contexts.
Calendar of local events and church services for Baytown area
Saturday events largely canceled for Fourth of July. Calvary Temple at 7319 Breda hosts services at 10 am and 6 pm. Central Baptist Church offers Children’s Church 11 am to 12 pm. VEW Post 912 hosts bingo at 2 pm with doors at 12:30 pm. Various clubs, classes, and social activities listed at multiple community centers and libraries across Baytown, Highlands, Crosby, and La Porte with contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Temple
Breda
Central Baptist Church
King Street
N Main
Pilot Club of
Highlands
Highlands Community Center
Laura Dean
Disabled Veterans of America Chapter
VFW
Baytown Community Center
Market Street
Frank Butcher
J.D. Walker Community Center
Wade Road
Crosby Community Center
Melissa
Market St
Sterling Municipal Library
Hare Rd
Marguerite
Thresa
Tsai Chi
Angelique
Chambers County
Anahuac
Community Duplicate Bridge Club
Overeaters Anonymous
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Alexander
Pam
Johnny
Veterans of Foreign Wars
N. Main St
Baytown
San Jacinto Cancer Center
Crosby Ladies and Lords Chorus
Bay Area
B.A.N.G
Baytown Independence Day events and closings
Baytown hosts a day of July 4 festivities at Bicentennial Park with concerts from J Paul Jr and The Zydeco Nu-Breeds Hanna's Reet a 4th of July parade and concerts by Brandon Rhyder and John Michael Montgomery followed by a fireworks show. City offices and several facilities close for observance while emergency services and trash collection run as usual. Other area celebrations include Anahuac Fort Anahuac Park Crosby Fairgrounds Crosby Church Mont Belvieu and Houston Eleanor Tinsley Park with parades activities concerts and large fireworks displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Paul Jr
Hanna’s
Reet
Brandon Rhyder
John Michael Montgomery
City Hall
Green Center
Sterling Municipal Library
Eddie V. Gray
Roseland Spray Park
NC Foote Pool
Baytown
U.S
Houston
Eleanor Tinsley Park
Texas
Clay Walker
GCCISD Sets TAKS Retest Dates for July 2009
Goose Creek CISD schedules TAKS Exit Level retests July 14 15 16 and 17 2009. Eligible 11th and 12th grade students who have not yet met passing standards may test any unsatisfied sections. Tests will be at specific high schools with pre registration for eligible students and ID required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Creek Cisd
Goose Creek
Trict
Lee and Sterling High School
Sterling High School
East Annex
Memorial High School
CISD
Also Mentioned on This Page
SUN History
Baytown Area
la Porte
King's Table
Church of New Beginnings
Alexander Dr. Freelunch
First Baptist Church
Rollingbrook
Nick
JoAnn
Or Elaine
Highland Woods Drive
Promise Center
West Main
Happy Quilters
The
Depression and
Bulletin Board
Baytown Sun
At & A.m
Anahuac National Bank
Fort Anahuac Park
Crosby/Huffman
East Lake Houston
Crosby Fairgrounds
Crosby High School
Crosby Church
Highway 90
Crosby
Tugboat Marina
Clear Lake Road
Mont Belvieu
Harris
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