Today in History July highlights of notable events
On July 2 1776 Continental Congress affirmed these United Colonies as free and independent. In 1937 Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan vanished over the Pacific while attempting a world flight. In 1961 Ernest Hemingway died by suicide at his Idaho home. In 1976 the Supreme Court ruled the death penalty not inherently cruel or unusual.
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South Africa
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Phumzile Ntull
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Durban
Global Fund
Africa
Lawmakers challenge Christian film rating decision
Congress questions the MPAA over the PG rating given to Facing the Giants amid claims religion influenced the decision. MPs Blunt Blackburn press for rating standards review while citing Harvard findings on ratings creep and MPAA justification that mature themes prompted PG.
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MPAA
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R-Tenn
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Blackburn
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Gener
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Glickman
Paul Simon tours solo stressing show control and sound
Paul Simon begins his first solo tour in five years with a Cleveland show promoting Surprise. He contrasts this with 2003 04 Art Garfunkel jaunt, saying solo work lets him shape the performance and reimagine album sounds without shared duties. He notes not having Brian Eno but can borrow some album textures.
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Paul Simon
Cleveland
Simon
Art Garfunkel
Artie
Brian Eno
Brian
Yearwood to Headline Atlanta Olympic Park Celebration
Country star Trisha Yearwood headlines a free July 15 Centennial Park concert marking the 10 year anniversary of Atlanta hosting the Olympics. The 41 year old Monticello Georgia native performed in the 1996 closing ceremonies and tours on hits like How Do I Live. The event draws 1996 volunteers and locals to celebrate the opening ceremonies anniversary and Jasper County named album.
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Trisha Yearwood
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Centennial Park
Monticello, Ga
Jasper County
County
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