Here's a quick look at our top stories for Thursday, July 31, 2025:
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TOP HEADLINES:
Rethinking Traffic Flow: Gallatin County Considers New Roundabouts at Busy Intersections
Community Voices: Gallatin County Collects Feedback on Proposed Traffic Solutions
Butte’s Chicken Controversy: Resident Advocates for Changing Local Regulations
Flock of Support: Butte Woman Seeks Changes to Backyard Chicken Rules
Trout Fishing on the Madison River: Habitat Project Kicks Off to Address Spawning Issues
Trout Fishing on the Madison River: Habitat Project Kicks Off to Address Spawning Issues
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Here are some historical facts and notable birthdays for July 31:
Historical Facts:
- 1861: The first Battle of Bull Run took place during the American Civil War. It was the first major battle of the war and resulted in a Confederate victory.
- 1920: The 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was certified, granting women the right to vote in the U.S.
- 1971: Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin became the first to ride in a lunar rover on the Moon, significantly enhancing lunar exploration.
- 1991: The Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START I) was signed by the U.S. and the Soviet Union, aiming to reduce the number of nuclear weapons.
- 2002: The U.S. government officially opened a National Park Service site in honor of the 200th anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Notable Birthdays:
- 1863: J. Edgar Hoover - The first Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States.
- 1895: Rudolf Bing - An Austrian-born American opera impresario known for his leadership of the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
- 1930: Niels Bohr - A Danish physicist who made foundational contributions to understanding atomic structure and quantum theory, awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1922.
- 1941: Rita Coolidge - An American singer-songwriter known for her work in the genres of rock, pop, and country.
- 1962: Debbie Gibson - An American singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her hit songs in the late 1980s.
- 1980: Harry Potter (Fictional character) - The main character in J.K. Rowling's series, whose birthday is celebrated on this date.
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