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Today in History: July 23, the 1967 Detroit riot begins
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Mon,07/15/24-6:02AM , 30 Reads
Today in History

Today is Tuesday, July 23, the 205th day of 2024. There are 161 days left in the year.

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Today in History: July 22, First solo around-the-world flight
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Mon,07/15/24-6:02AM , 40 Reads
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Today is Monday, July 22, the 204th day of 2024. There are 162 days left in the year.

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On July 22, 1933, Aviator Wiley Post landed at Floyd Bennett Field in New York City, completing the first solo flight around the world in 7 days, 18 hours and 49 minutes.
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Today in History: July 21, verdict reached in Scopes "Monkey Trial"
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Mon,07/15/24-6:01AM , 32 Reads
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Today is Sunday, July 21, the 203rd day of 2024. There are 163 days left in the year.

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The Nation's Weather
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Mon,07/15/24-3:30AM , 125 Reads
The Nation's Weather for Tuesday, July 16, 2024

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NATIONAL SUMMARY

Thunderstorms stretching from the Northeast to the middle

Mississippi Valley can bring flooding downpours, hail and

localized damaging wind gusts tomorrow. In the Southeast and
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Chance of Rain: 40%
Max Temp: 95°F
Min Temp: 75°F
Feels Like: 77°F
Dew Point: 77°F
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Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM

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Sky Cover: 4%
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