MASSIVE RIOT BEGAN ON THIS DAY IN 1943
Simmering racial tensions and economic frustrations boiled over
in New York City on the night of August 1, 1943, culminating in
what is now known as the Harlem Riot of 1943.
During an altercation in the lobby of the Braddock Hotel, a white
police officer shoots a Black soldier, Robert Bandy, triggering a
massive uprising.
JOINT RESOLUTION PASSED ON THIS DAY
According to History. com, on this day in history, July 30,
1956, the 84th Congress passed a joint resolution declaring
"IN GOD WE TRUST" to be the national motto of the United
States.
The same source noted. passing in both the House and the
Senate unanimously and without debate, the resolution
replaced "E pluribus Unum," which had existed before as
a de facto official motto.
HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY
1982
Arnold Schwarzenegger was nicknamed the "Austrian Oak"
in his bodybuilding days, "Arnie" or "Schwarzy" during his
acting career, and "the Governator" (a portmanteau of
"Governor" and "Terminator") during his political career.
He’s 77 years old today.
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