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On This Day, July 28: Coal miners rescued from Quecreek Mine
SUMMARY: On July 28th in history, the 14th Amendment was adopted in 1868, granting citizenship to African Americans. In 1917, Black Americans marched in New York City to protest racial violence. The United Nations charter was approved by the U.S. in 1945. A B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building in 1945. In 1965, President Johnson sent more troops to Vietnam. The Tangshan earthquake in China killed over 240,000 in 1976. The Summer Olympic Games were opened by President Reagan in 1984. Nine trapped miners were rescued in Pennsylvania in 2002. J.P. Morgan and Citigroup settled charges related to Enron in 2003. In 2010, a plane crash near Islamabad killed 152 people. Hillary Clinton became the first woman to accept a presidential nomination in 2016. Kyle Giersdorf won the Fortnite World Cup in 2019. In 2021, Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympics due to mental health concerns.
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SUMMARY: Galveston, Texas, is under a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches. Although weather in Galveston remains calm, local officials are increasing emergency preparedness in response to the storm's threat, which could bring strong winds and flooding. Galveston County's Office of Emergency Management has heightened its activation level and will have 24-hour staffing. Beachgoers continue to enjoy the weather but are advised to be cautious due to rip current warnings. Officials stress the importance of water safety, urging people to swim near lifeguards. The U.S. Coast Guard is also on standby to assist with the potential severe weather impacts.
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SUMMARY: Galveston Island Beach Patrol is preparing for increased crowds and strong surf due to Tropical Storm Beryl, which may bring dangerous rip currents and surf conditions. Following a busy July 4 holiday, lifeguards are advising beachgoers to be cautious of water conditions and heat over the upcoming weekend. With storm impacts still uncertain, preparations include potentially moving equipment if tides reach critical levels. Warnings such as red flags indicate unsafe swimming conditions, and lifeguards advise non-swimmers and children to stay out of the water. Additional safety measures and rip current information are available on the Beach Patrol's website.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard rescued two children and two adults from an overturned vessel off Galveston on July 4th. The incident was reported at 6:20 p.m. by Towboat U.S. and prompted an urgent marine broadcast. A Coast Guard Station Galveston Response Boat-Small was dispatched and found the family clinging to the capsized boat. The children were wearing life jackets, but the adults were not. The family was safely transferred to shore with no reported injuries. © 2024 KPRC Click2Houston.
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