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Tuesday (July 16) is going to be a defining day across the globe. All eyes in the US are on the ongoing 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Former US President is attending the event just a few days after an assassination attempt on him.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issues several warnings of rain across the subcontinent.
Over in France, preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing with rehearsals fr the opening ceremony scheduled today.
In Maharashtra, the police custody of Mihir Shah, the main-accused of Mumbai’s BMW hit-and-run case ends on Tuesday.
The crucial World Economic Outlook update report for July 2024 will be released today.
We take a deeper look at the events of Tuesday:
Republican convention follows Trump assassination attempt
The campaign team for Donald Trump planned to open this week’s convention with a softer, more optimistic tone, aiming to broaden the appeal of the divisive leader among moderate voters and people of colour. However, the shooting incident has profoundly shaken the political landscape, reported AP.
In the wake of this event, issues such as the Democrats’ post-debate turmoil, the GOP’s potential governing plans, and even Trump’s criminal convictions have taken a backseat to concerns over political violence and national stability.
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Paris’ Siene river to witness a unique event
The rehearsal for the groundbreaking Olympics opening ceremony on the River Seine, which was previously postponed, has now been rescheduled for July 16, according to France’s Ministry of Sport and the Olympic Games.
Paris 2024 will mark the first time in Olympic history that the opening ceremony takes place outside the traditional main stadium, instead featuring a waterborne parade down the river on July 26.
The initial rehearsal, planned for June 24, was canceled due to the river being in spate.
Rain, rain go away
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the monsoon will remain active in Peninsular and central India over the next 4-5 days. Several states have experienced severe rainfall recently, resulting in flooding, loss of lives, and property damage.
The IMD stated, “Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over Konkan & Goa, Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra during 15th-16th; Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka on 15th, and Kerala & Mahe on 15th July.”
Mihir Shah’s custody ends
A local court in Mumbai had placed Mihir Shah, the main accused in the BMW hit-and-run case, under six-day police custody, set to end today (July 16).
The 24-year-old Mihir Shah had been on the run since the accident occurred on July 7. He was apprehended by the police three days later after an extensive search involving 11 police teams and the Crime Branch, along with a Look Out Circular (LOC) issued against him.
Mihir Shah was allegedly intoxicated and driving the vehicle when the hit-and-run accident happened, resulting in the death of 45-year-old Kaveri Nakhwa and injuries to her husband, Pradeep Nakhwa.
Today in History – July 16
1856 - Hindu Widow Remarriage Act passed
On July 16, 1856, the Hindu Widow Remarriage Act was enacted, legalising the remarriage of Hindu widows. The Act was officially implemented on July 26, 1856.
1661 - First banknotes issued in Europe
On July 16, 1661, Stockholms Banco, also known as the Bank of Palmstruch in Sweden, issued the first banknotes in Europe.
1935 - World’s first parking meter installed
The world’s first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City on July 16, 1935, following the work of engineering professors Thuesen and Hale from Oklahoma State University.
1945 - First atomic bomb test
The world’s first nuclear explosion occurred on July 16, 1945, when a plutonium implosion device was tested at the Alamogordo Bombing Range, 210 miles south of Los Alamos, New Mexico in the US.
1969 - Apollo 11 launches
Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy on July 16, 1969, with astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, initiating their historic mission to the Moon.
1995 - Amazon.com sells its first book
On July 16, 1995, Amazon.com sold its first book, marking the beginning of its journey as an online bookstore founded by Jeff Bezos.
1999 - John F Kennedy Jr plane crash
On July 16, 1999, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and her sister Lauren Bessette tragically died in a plane crash near Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
1790 - Washington DC designated
On this day in 1790, a site along the Potomac River was designated as the permanent seat of the United States government, later becoming Washington, D.C.
Other notable events:
1862: David G Farragut became the first rear admiral in the United States Navy.
1945: The United States exploded its first experimental atomic bomb in the desert of Alamogordo, New Mexico.
1951: JD Salinger’s novel “The Catcher in the Rye” was published by Little, Brown and Co.
1957: US Marine Corps Major John Glenn set a transcontinental speed record, flying a Vought F8U Crusader jet from California to New York in 3 hours, 23 minutes, and 8.4 seconds.
1964: Barry M Goldwater accepted the US Republican presidential nomination in San Francisco.
1980: Ronald Reagan won the US Republican presidential nomination at the party’s convention in Detroit.
2004: Martha Stewart was sentenced to five months in prison and five months of home confinement for lying about a stock sale.
2012: Country music star Kitty Wells passed away at the age of 92.
Famous birthdays on July 16
1937 - Zarina Hashmi
Born in Aligarh, India, Zarina Hashmi was an Indian-born American artist known for her work in drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Her art explores themes of home, distance, and displacement.
1983 - Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif, a British actress working in Hindi-language films, is one of the highest-paid actresses in India. She has received numerous accolades, including four Screen Awards and four Zee Cine Awards, along with three Filmfare nominations.
With inputs from agencies