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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.
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.
1946 Philippines Independence
4th July 1946 : The Philippines became a self-governing nation after 48 years of U.S. sovereignty.
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.
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 .
1998 My nephew Cal was born.
2013 I did not sleep a wink last night nor this morning. Oh, what a day this is going to be. Perhaps I shall nap while floating in the pool at the party I'm going to. Especially if there are those floaty raft things with a beer caddy.
