July 22, 1916: The Preparedness Day Bombing
Ten people were killed, and 40 more were injured, when a bomb exploded during San Francisco's Preparedness Day Parade. City lawyers and detectives used the tragedy to ensure local union leaders were h...
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July 21, 1925: The Scopes Monkey Trial
John Thomas Scopes, a 24-year-old teacher, was found guilty of violating Tennessee's law against teaching evolution in school. The infamous court case propelled the debate between creationism and evol...
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July 20, 1973: Bruce Lee Dies
32-year-old writer, director, and martial arts legend Bruce Lee died suddenly at his mistress's apartment. An effort to hide the affair led to wild theories about the truth behind his death. Guest hos...
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July 19, 1969: The Chappaquiddick Incident
Ted Kennedy reported a fatal car crash he was involved in the previous night to police. His passenger, 28-year-old Mary Jo Kopechne, died in the accident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
19 Heinä 202212min
July 18, 2006: Dr. Anna Pou Taken into Police Custody
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Anna Pou and two other nurses from her hospital were taken into police custody for alleged mercy killings at Memorial Medical Center. Learn more about your a...
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July 17, 1603: Sir Walter Raleigh Arrested
Sir Walter Raleigh was arrested for his alleged role in a plot to overthrow King James I. With very little evidence against him, Raleigh denied the charges and defended himself in court. Learn more ab...
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July 16, 1976: Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping
Twenty-six school children and their bus driver were reunited with their families after they escaped from the large pit where they were being held. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
16 Heinä 202214min
July 15, 2016: Helen Bailey’s Body Found
The body of author Helen Bailey, best known for the Electra Brown young adult series, was found stashed in a sewage well in her garage. Authorities arrested her fiancé, Ian Stewart. Learn more about...
15 Heinä 202212min
