Archive for July 6th, 2024

STATUE OF A GREEK GOD WAS UNCOVERED

The statue was well-preserved, archaeologists said.  

Archaeologists near Bulgaria’s southeastern border with
Greece uncovered a nearly 7-foot statue of the ancient
Greek god Hermes during a dig this week.

The unexpected find happened during excavation of an
ancient Roman sewer in the abandoned city of Heraclea
Sintica, which was founded by King Philip II of Macedon
between 356 and 339 B.C.E.

The sprawling city was devastated by an earthquake in
388 A.D.
 
(FOX NEWS)

Statue of Hermes in sewer

The Messenger of Olympus. The Fastest God. - Heroes of Olympus RP Club Photo (33987246) - Fanpop

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REMEMBERING FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS

30 years ago since the South Canyon Fire claimed the lives of nine Prineville Hotshots on Storm King Mountain photo 1

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — 30 years ago today, 14 firefighters,
including nine members of the
Prineville Hotshots, lost their
lives in the Storm King Mountain fire in Glenwood Springs,
Colorado.

On July 6th, a dry cold front moved through the area,
increasing the winds and activity.

The fire quickly progressed past the fire lines and began to
close in on the firefighter’s location to the west and began
to race toward them up the steep terrain.

30 years ago since the South Canyon Fire claimed the lives of nine Prineville Hotshots on Storm King Mountain photo 2

30 years ago since the South Canyon Fire claimed the lives of nine Prineville Hotshots on Storm King Mountain photo 3

88446344-rip-funeral-black-ribbon- | The Parks Medical Centre

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FIRST AFRICIAN AMERICAN TO WIN TITLE

Althea Gibson and Tennis History: Woman Who Broke Barriers | TIME

On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson claimed the women’s singles
tennis title at Wimbledon
and became the first African
American to win a championship
at London’s All England
Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Gibson will be honored on a U.S. quarter in 2025 as part of
the final year of the American Women quarters program.

Celebrities Who Attended FAMU - Essence

Althea Neale Gibson
(August 25, 1927 – September 28, 2003)

Gibson survived a heart attack, but died
shortly after from complications following
respiratory and bladder infections.

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CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILM OPENED

Forrest Gump (1994) - Backdrops — The Movie Database (TMDB)

On July 6, 1994, the movie Forrest Gump, a comedy-drama film,
opened
in theaters. A huge box-office success, the film stars
Tom Hanks in the title role of Forrest, a good-hearted man with
a low I.Q. who winds up at the center of key cultural and historical
events of the second half of the 20th century.

Forrest Gump was based on a 1986 novel of the same name by
Winston Groom who himself grew up in Alabama and served in
the Army during Vietnam.

Winston Groom, author of "Forrest Gump," has died - CNN
Winston Francis Groom Jr.
(March 23, 1943 – September 17, 2020)
 

Affiches, posters et images de Forrest Gump (1994) - SensCritique

Forrest and Ginny | Forrest gump, Movie couples, Movies

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