Thursday Headlines: July 24, 2025

Here's a quick look at our top stories for Thursday, July 24, 2025:

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TOP HEADLINES:

From 300 campers to 22: Bozeman's move to address urban camping

Neighbors Worry About Density and Design in Bozeman’s Fowler Lane Housing Project

Concerns Grow in Butte Over Urban Camping; New Policies Under Review

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Here’s a list of historical events and notable birthdays and deaths that occurred on July 24:

Historical Events:

1. 1847: Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley, which is now part of Utah.
2. 1862: Ulysses S. Grant was appointed as the commander of the District of West Tennessee during the American Civil War.
3. 1911: American explorer Hiram Bingham rediscovered the Incan city of Machu Picchu in Peru.
4. 1969: Apollo 11, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins, returned safely to Earth after the first manned moon landing.
5. 1998: The first Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (titled "Philosopher's Stone" in the UK), was published in the United States.
6. 2003: The last Volkswagen Beetle produced in Mexico rolled off the assembly line, marking the end of an era for the iconic car.

Notable Birthdays:

1. 1783: Alexander Bain, Scottish philosopher and psychologist.
2. 1897: John M. Browning, American firearms designer.
3. 1923: Earl Lloyd, American professional basketball player and the first African American to play in the NBA.
4. 1941: Aldous Huxley, English writer and philosopher, known for his novel "Brave New World."
5. 1948: Bob McGrath, American singer and actor, known for his role in "Sesame Street."
6. 1963: Rosie O'Donnell, American comedian, actress, and television personality.
7. 1979: Jennifer Lopez, American singer, actress, and producer.
8. 1983: Anna Paquin, Canadian actress and producer, known for her role in "True Blood" and "The Piano."
9. 1985: Lindsay Lohan, American actress and singer.

Notable Deaths:

1. 1909: Geronimo, a prominent leader of the Apache, known for his resistance against Mexico and Texas for their expansion into Apache tribal lands.
2. 1952: Harlan F. Stone, the 12th Chief Justice of the United States, serving from 1941 until his death.
3. 1974: Jacqueline Susann, American author best known for her novel "Valley of the Dolls."
4. 2004: Marvin Hamlisch, American composer and conductor known for his work in film, theater, and symphonic music.
5. 2007: Syd Barrett, English musician and founding member of the band Pink Floyd.
6. 2008: Susan McDougal, an American figure who gained national attention during the Whitewater controversy related to Bill and Hillary Clinton.
7. 2012: Ravi Shankar, an Indian sitar virtuoso and composer known for popularizing Indian classical music in the Western world.
8. 2021: Chick Corea, renowned American jazz pianist and keyboardist.

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