Here's a quick look at our top stories for Thursday, July 17, 2025:
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TOP HEADLINES:
Bigger and Better: Big Sky Country State Fair Introduces Exciting Changes for 2023
Dinosaurs Take Center Stage at This Year’s Big Sky Country State Fair
A Fun Food Frenzy: Delicious Bites at This Year's Fair
Fear of Overreach: Anaconda Community Reacts to Proposed Animal Permit System
Proposed changes to Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's animal ordinance spark concern among residents over potential inspections and permits, leading to social media backlash.
Butte's innovative mobile team to tackle mental health emergencies head-on
Butte is launching a mobile crisis response team to assist individuals experiencing mental health crises, providing immediate help and follow-up care.
THAT’S INTERESTING:
July 17th is: World Emoji Day, National Tattoo Day, National Peach Ice Cream Day, National Lottery Day and National Dole Whip Day. It's also National Wrong-Way Corrigan Day:
This day also commemorates the famous aviator Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan, who took off on a transatlantic flight in 1938 but ended up in Ireland instead of his intended destination in California.
Here are some historical facts and notable birthdays for July 17:
Historical Facts
- 1790: The first census of the United States was conducted, revealing a population of nearly 4 million.
- 1917: The British royal family changed their name from the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to the House of Windsor during World War I due to anti-German sentiment.
- 1944: The U.S. Army launched Operation Charnwood, a continuation of the Battle of Caen during World War II, which took place in Normandy, France.
- 1967: The world's first ATM (Automated Teller Machine) was installed in Enfield, London, by Barclays Bank, allowing customers to withdraw cash without a bank teller.
- 1975: The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project was launched, marking the first international human spaceflight and the first time U.S. and Soviet spacecraft docked in space.
- 1996: The U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp honoring the American scientist George Washington Carver.
Notable Birthdays
- 1896: Tadao Ando - A renowned Japanese architect known for his minimalist designs and use of concrete, light, and space.
- 1941: Angela Merkel - The German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021, she was the first woman to hold the office.
- 1944: David Hasselhoff - An American actor, producer, and singer, best known for his roles in "Knight Rider" and "Baywatch."
- 1967: Jim McMahon - An American former professional football quarterback known for his time with the Chicago Bears and winning Super Bowl XX.
- 1980: Gina Rodriguez - An American actress best known for her role as Jane Villanueva in the television series "Jane the Virgin."
- 1986: Demi Lovato - An American singer, songwriter, and actress who gained fame for her work on Disney Channel and her successful music career.
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