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History Today In 1790, the area along the Potomac River was designated as the permanent seat of the United States government, and the area became Washington, DC. In 1862, Rear Admiral David G. Farragut became the first rear admiral in the United States Navy. In 1945, the United States detonated the first experimental atomic bomb in the desert at Alamogordo, New Mexico. On the same day, the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis left Mare Island Naval Shipyard, California on a secret mission to deliver atomic bomb components to Tinian, an island in the Mariana Islands.[1945年、米国はニューメキシコ州アラモゴードの砂漠で最初の実験用原子爆弾を爆発させました。同日、重巡洋艦USSインディアナポリスはカリフォルニア州メア・アイランド海軍造船所を出港し、マリアナ諸島のテニアン島に原子爆弾の部品を届ける秘密任務に就きました。 In 1951, J.D. Salinger’s novel The…

As rare as the diamonds that lie beneath its surface, Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas is the world’s only public diamond mine. MURFREESBORO, Ark. — Diamonds are rare and last forever, but less than a two-hour drive from Little Rock lies Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro. The state park’s main attraction is the diamonds, which have been drawing people from all over the world for over 50 years. “There’s no other place you can go diamond hunting,” said Caleb Howell, manager of Crate of Diamonds State Park. “This is the only diamond mine, or diamond bed,…

Americans’ diets may have become healthier and more diverse in the months since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to a new study led by researchers at Pennsylvania State University. The study, published in PLOS ONE, found that state governments’ response to the pandemic with school closures and other lockdown measures led to citizens’ diet quality improving by up to 8.5% and food diversity increasing by up to 2.6%. Study co-author Edward Jaenike, a professor of agricultural economics in the College of Agriculture, said the findings provide a snapshot of what Americans’ diets and eating habits might look like if eating…

Wander, a new food delivery, takeout and dine-in spot photographed on July 15, 2024, has opened its first location in Larchmont, where the restaurant serves food from award-winning chefs and restaurateurs.Seth Harrison/The Journal-NewsMarcus Samuelsson’s Streetbird Fried Chicken and Waffles photographed at Wonder, a new food delivery, takeout and dine-in destination in Larchmont, on July 15, 2024. The restaurant features food from award-winning chefs and restaurateurs.Seth Harrison/The Journal-NewsBrisket at Tejas Barbecue, photographed July 15, 2024, at Wander, a new food delivery, takeout and dine-in spot in Larchmont that serves food from award-winning chefs and restaurateurs.Seth Harrison/The Journal-NewsMandarin Crunch Salad at Royal…

FILE PHOTO: Shoppers browse bargains during Crazy Days in downtown Marshall on July 20, 2023. Retailers will be selling wares on Main Street again on Thursday. MARSHALL – The 2024 Crazy Days will return on Thursday, July 18, bringing activities, food, deals and shopping to the city. The event will take place on Main Street, which will be closed to traffic all day, from 7am to 6pm and is free for the public to attend. Presented by the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature food trucks, deals from area restaurants and shopping vendors,…

25 years ago: John F. Kennedy Jr. and two companions died in a plane crash.On July 16, 1999, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bassett, and her sister Lauren were killed in a crash of a small plane piloted by Kennedy after he became disoriented during a night flight over Long Island Sound while en route from the New York area to Martha’s Vineyard.John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1998Kennedy, the 38-year-old son of the assassinated president, had only qualified as a pilot the previous year and had little experience flying at night or over water, where navigation and direction…

Plans to build housing on the former site of a popular twice-weekly Santa Clarita Valley swap meet will pay tribute to its history as Saugus Speedway, city planners announced this week. The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is scheduled to hear about the two projects at its July monthly meeting on Tuesday. The first project is a plan for the land currently occupied by the Saugus Swap Meet, and the second is a real estate subdivision in Newhall. According to the meeting agenda, plans for the Speedway facility call for the construction of “318 residential units and an industrial portion, including…

There will be no major changes to the local food and beverage retail ordinance, but it will be adjusted to reflect changes to a state law that has been in place for many years, the Allen County Health Department board learned Monday.The department’s executive committee unanimously approved amendments to the retail food and beverage ordinance at its quarterly meeting Monday. The ordinance will now go to the Allen County Commission for approval.Changes to the ordinance include how violations are classified and language regarding food safety temperatures.Health Commissioner Mindy Waldron said the changes reflect expected upcoming revisions to Indiana’s food code,…

ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – This week, Players de Noc is bringing local history to life. The Escanaba Theatre Company will host “Playing Dead: A Cemetery Walk with Players de Noc” on July 16th, 19th and 20th at Lakeview Cemetery. Lakeview, Escanaba’s oldest cemetery, is the resting place of such notable people as Sand Point Lighthouse keeper Mary Terry, Michigan Lieutenant Governor James McDonald, wife of the last Great Lakes pirate, House of Ludington owner Katherine Christie, and early Mayor and Alderman Ole Erickson. Cast members from Players de Knock play the roles of ghosts and talk about their lives and…

On Saturday, July 13, WNIJ hosted its first ever Familia Fest featuring the Hola Cup – a lively celebration of football, family and community. The event’s goal was to provide a memorable experience for players and their families on a beautiful field overlooking NIU’s “North 40” field. The day also featured free activities for families. Special thanks to stage sponsor Northwestern Medicine.Resource support from America Amplified.Field is a sponsor of the El Tiempo newspaper and the DeKalb County History Center. 1 of 61 — DSC06247.JPG 2 of 61 — DSC06251-1.JPG 3 of 61 — DSC06252.JPG 4 of 61 — DSC06264.JPG…