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Research: Our research for This Day In History comes from 6 main sources
1. Time spent in the Local Library checking old newspapers.
2. BBC News Archives
3. New York Time Archives
4. Wikipedia ( We do double check )
5. Research from History books which we have a large collection
6. The People History itself
Because of our concerns over accuracy we always use at least 2 sources for verification before we include a news story
Each day we feature between 1 and 3 videos that are related to that days news stories, using this format we believe we can provide an informative and entertaining format to see the news that was important or interesting from This Day In History.
As a general rule we gather about 20 plus news stories for each day and we are always spending time to improve each day. We also include our Born on This Day with a small article on the persons achievements or the reason they are known.
We do include some popular culture references if we felt those items would have been featured on nightly news or in national newspapers. A good example would be Who Shot JR? on the TV Soap Dallas as the speculation caused a major stir around the world.
We have tried very hard to find news stories from around the world and not be to US centric but as America is the largest most populated western country in the world it still does provide a significant amount of the news featured. The mix is generally slightly more news stories from around the world than America so for example if we have a total of 25 news stories we would expect 15 from around the world and 10 from the United States, but this can vary greatly for any one day.
In general we only feature natural and other disasters which would make the nightly news on our This Day In History, this does not mean the other natural disasters that may cause the loss of life of just a few poor souls is not important.
Also remember if you wish to find out what happened on the day you were born click on the corresponding month and then go to the specific day.
The page is made up from 3 RSS feeds
1. The main RSS feed for This Day in History which would be suitable for delivery to your e-mail in box.
2. Our Born This Day which is quite small and includes a video related to that person included.
3. A much smaller This Day In History RSS feed which includes only 3 or 4 news stories ideal for including on your blog or web site through an RSS display tool.
What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
July 4th What Happened on the day you were born on This day in History
1954 UK Rationing Ends
4th July 1954 : Rationing of meat and bacon through the use of ration books ends bringing to an end rationing in Great Britain which had been in place for 14 years since the beginning of World War II.
During the war all kinds of goods were rationed including:
All Meats
Butter
Sugar
Sweets and chocolate
Clothes
Canned and dried fruit
Chocolate biscuits
Jelly
Mincemeat.
Petrol
Plus for a long time fruit was unavailable due to problems in supply and took till the early 50's before fresh fruit was affordable and available.
4th July 1954 : Rationing of meat and bacon through the use of ration books ends bringing to an end rationing in Great Britain which had been in place for 14 years since the beginning of World War II.
1911 U.S.A. Deadly Heat Wave
4th July 1911 : Following a deadly heat wave in the northeastern United States including New York, Philadelphia and many other cities temperatures reached 106 degrees Fahrenheit in Nashua, New Hampshire. The heat wave caused the death of 380 people through heatstroke.
4th July 1911 : Following a deadly heat wave in the northeastern United States including New York, Philadelphia and many other cities temperatures reached 106 degrees Fahrenheit in Nashua, New Hampshire. The heat wave caused the death of 380 people through heatstroke.
1932 U.S.A. Hours Cut To Save Jobs
4th July 1932 : The plan by many organizations, companies and Government Departments to cut the number of hours worked or days worked by those in current employment, this provides better chances for workers of staying employed and also should help with those seeking work in these testing times. Feelings are mixed with many of those in work concerned about the drop in wages but in general the plan is accepted as a way forward out of the current problems facing the country.
4th July 1932 : The plan by many organizations, companies and Government Departments to cut the number of hours worked or days worked by those in current employment, this provides better chances for workers of staying employed and also should help with those seeking work in these testing times. Feelings are mixed with many of those in work concerned about the drop in wages but in general the plan is accepted as a way forward out of the current problems facing the country.
1946 Philippines Independence
4th July 1946 : The Philippines became a self-governing nation after 48 years of U.S. sovereignty
4th July 1946 : The Philippines became a self-governing nation after 48 years of U.S. sovereignty
1959 U.S.A. 49 Stars American Flag
4th July 1959 : A 49th star is added to the American flag to represent the new state of Alaska
4th July 1959 : A 49th star is added to the American flag to represent the new state of Alaska
1960 U.S.A. 50 Stars
4th July 1960 : A 50th star is added to the American flag to represent the new state of Hawaii
4th July 1960 : A 50th star is added to the American flag to represent the new state of Hawaii
1966 U.S.A. Subway Fares Increase To 20 cents
4th July 1966 : The New York Transit authority chose the holiday to increase it's minimum fares on Subway and Busses from 15 cents to 20 cents.
4th July 1966 : The New York Transit authority chose the holiday to increase it's minimum fares on Subway and Busses from 15 cents to 20 cents.
1968 UK Alec Rose Arrives Home
4th July 1968 : Alec Rose on his 36ft ketch 'Lively Lady' receives a hero's welcome as he sailed into Portsmouth Harbour after his 354-day round-the-world trip. Unlike many of the earlier and later solo trips around the world Alec Rose did not have large corporate sponsors and had truly sailed round the world on his own. He was knighted the next day to become Sir Alec Rose for his achievement.
4th July 1968 : Alec Rose on his 36ft ketch 'Lively Lady' receives a hero's welcome as he sailed into Portsmouth Harbour after his 354-day round-the-world trip. Unlike many of the earlier and later solo trips around the world Alec Rose did not have large corporate sponsors and had truly sailed round the world on his own. He was knighted the next day to become Sir Alec Rose for his achievement.
1969 U.S.A. Atlanta International Pop Festival
4th July 1969 : Atlanta International Pop Festival held at Atlanta International Raceway featuring some of the great names in music at the time including Janis Joplin, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Canned Heat, Joe Cocker, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Led Zeppelin attracts 100,000 even in temperatures nearing 100 degrees. The concert was billed as a great success with peace, harmony and great music .
4th July 1969 : Atlanta International Pop Festival held at Atlanta International Raceway featuring some of the great names in music at the time including Janis Joplin, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Canned Heat, Joe Cocker, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Led Zeppelin attracts 100,000 even in temperatures nearing 100 degrees. The concert was billed as a great success with peace, harmony and great music .
1976 U.S.A. Celebrates 200th Birthday
4th July 1976 : The 200th birthday Bicentennial celebrations of the United States independence from British Rule.
4th July 1976 : The 200th birthday Bicentennial celebrations of the United States independence from British Rule.
1976 Uganda Israeli Commandos Rescue Hostages
4th July 1976 : Israeli commandos rescue 100 hostages held by pro-Palestinian hijackers at Entebbe airport in Uganda.
4th July 1976 : Israeli commandos rescue 100 hostages held by pro-Palestinian hijackers at Entebbe airport in Uganda.
1984 U.S.A. Richard Petty
4th July 1984 : Richard Petty the king of stock car racing, won his 200th career victory at the Firecracker 400 race in Daytona, Florida,
4th July 1984 : Richard Petty the king of stock car racing, won his 200th career victory at the Firecracker 400 race in Daytona, Florida,
1997 Space Pathfinder Lands On Mars
4th July 1997 : NASA's Mars Pathfinder becomes the first U.S. spacecraft after 20 years to land on Mars after traveling 120 million miles in seven months .
4th July 1997 : NASA's Mars Pathfinder becomes the first U.S. spacecraft after 20 years to land on Mars after traveling 120 million miles in seven months .
1998 U.S.A. Florida Fires
4th July 1998 : Forest fires are sweeping across Florida and are now threatening Daytona Beach and nearby Ormond Beach. So far during this emergency over 120,000 have been forced to leave their homes as the wind and lack of rain has fueled hundreds of fires many believed to have been started deliberatly.
4th July 1998 : Forest fires are sweeping across Florida and are now threatening Daytona Beach and nearby Ormond Beach. So far during this emergency over 120,000 have been forced to leave their homes as the wind and lack of rain has fueled hundreds of fires many believed to have been started deliberatly.
1999 England Wimbledon
4th July 1999 : Pete Sampras wins in three straight sets beating Andre Agassi for his sixth Mens Wimbledon title in seven years and beating the previous record of Bjorn Borg.
4th July 1999 : Pete Sampras wins in three straight sets beating Andre Agassi for his sixth Mens Wimbledon title in seven years and beating the previous record of Bjorn Borg.
1999 Afghanistan Osama bin Laden
4th July 1999 : Osama bin Laden who is on the FBI's "10 most wanted list" is now believed to have established his Al-Qaeda terrorist base in Afghanistan. He is wanted by the US on charges of international terrorism in connection with the 1998 bombing of American embassies in Africa and last year's attack on the USS Cole in Yemen. Osama bin Laden has called for a holy war against the United States, saying it was the duty of Muslims to free their land of American occupation. This was 2 years before his involvement in the 9/11 suicide attacks by al-Qaeda members upon the United States.
4th July 1999 : Osama bin Laden who is on the FBI's "10 most wanted list" is now believed to have established his Al-Qaeda terrorist base in Afghanistan. He is wanted by the US on charges of international terrorism in connection with the 1998 bombing of American embassies in Africa and last year's attack on the USS Cole in Yemen. Osama bin Laden has called for a holy war against the United States, saying it was the duty of Muslims to free their land of American occupation. This was 2 years before his involvement in the 9/11 suicide attacks by al-Qaeda members upon the United States.
2005 Scotland Climate change and Africa on Agenda at G8 Summit
4th July 2005 : Prior to the meeting later this week of the G8 nations President George W Bush has again said the United States will not support a Kyoto-style agreement on legally binding reductions on carbon emissions. Without US commitment it is unlikely carbon emmission by other nations will have the impact many hope for. Even members of his own party including Senator John McCain has called the president's approach on the issue "disgraceful". The other area of major discussion will be Common Agricultural Policy by Europe and farm subsidies in the United States which unfairly distort the world market faced by African farmers.
4th July 2005 : Prior to the meeting later this week of the G8 nations President George W Bush has again said the United States will not support a Kyoto-style agreement on legally binding reductions on carbon emissions. Without US commitment it is unlikely carbon emmission by other nations will have the impact many hope for. Even members of his own party including Senator John McCain has called the president's approach on the issue "disgraceful". The other area of major discussion will be Common Agricultural Policy by Europe and farm subsidies in the United States which unfairly distort the world market faced by African farmers.
About This Day In History
Our This Day in History news items are taken mostly from the year 1920 Onwards as The People History concentrates on modern history from the last 80 + years. We place the most important 1 to 3 news items at the top of the page and then start from the earliest date to the latest date.This Day In History Is Updated Every Day
Research: Our research for This Day In History comes from 6 main sources
1. Time spent in the Local Library checking old newspapers.
2. BBC News Archives
3. New York Time Archives
4. Wikipedia ( We do double check )
5. Research from History books which we have a large collection
6. The People History itself
Because of our concerns over accuracy we always use at least 2 sources for verification before we include a news story
Each day we feature between 1 and 3 videos that are related to that days news stories, using this format we believe we can provide an informative and entertaining format to see the news that was important or interesting from This Day In History.
As a general rule we gather about 20 plus news stories for each day and we are always spending time to improve each day. We also include our Born on This Day with a small article on the persons achievements or the reason they are known.
We do include some popular culture references if we felt those items would have been featured on nightly news or in national newspapers. A good example would be Who Shot JR? on the TV Soap Dallas as the speculation caused a major stir around the world.
We have tried very hard to find news stories from around the world and not be to US centric but as America is the largest most populated western country in the world it still does provide a significant amount of the news featured. The mix is generally slightly more news stories from around the world than America so for example if we have a total of 25 news stories we would expect 15 from around the world and 10 from the United States, but this can vary greatly for any one day.
In general we only feature natural and other disasters which would make the nightly news on our This Day In History, this does not mean the other natural disasters that may cause the loss of life of just a few poor souls is not important.
Also remember if you wish to find out what happened on the day you were born click on the corresponding month and then go to the specific day.
The page is made up from 3 RSS feeds
1. The main RSS feed for This Day in History which would be suitable for delivery to your e-mail in box.
2. Our Born This Day which is quite small and includes a video related to that person included.
3. A much smaller This Day In History RSS feed which includes only 3 or 4 news stories ideal for including on your blog or web site through an RSS display tool.
