On July 13, 1985, the "Live Aid" benefit rock concerts were held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia, raising millions for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Today's Highlight in History:
On July 13, 1985, the "Live Aid" benefit rock concerts were held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia, raising millions for famine relief in Ethiopia.
House Republicans have filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Merrick Garland for the audio recording of President Joe Biden's interview with a special counsel in his classified documents case. The legal action Monday asks the courts to enforce their subpoena and reject the White House's effort to withhold the materials from Congress. The lawsuit filed by the House Judiciary Committee marks Republicans' latest broadside against the Justice Department as partisan conflict over the rule of law animates the 2024 presidential campaign. The legal action comes weeks after the White House blocked Garland from releasing the audio recording to Congress by asserting executive privilege.
Today is Thursday, July 13, the 194th day of 2023. There are 171 days left in the year.
In 1789, North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
In 1707, the first Parliament of Great Britain, created by the Acts of Union between England and Scotland, held its first meeting.
In 1789, North Carolina became the 12th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
In 1707, the first Parliament of Great Britain, created by the Acts of Union between England and Scotland, held its first meeting.
In 1783, Latin American revolutionary Simon Bolivar was born in Caracas, Venezuela.