July 2013 News

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Here are some major events that occurred in July, 2013: July 3, 2013 - Egyptian Coup: The Egyptian military, led by General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, removed President Mohamed Morsi from power in a coup. This event followed days of mass protests against Morsi's rule and marked a significant turning point in Egypt's political landscape. July 6, 2013 - Asiana Airlines Flight 214 Crash: Asiana Airlines Flight 214, a Boeing 777, crash-landed at San Francisco International Airport. The crash resulted in three fatalities and numerous injuries. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) conducted an investigation into the incident. July 17, 2013 - Detroit Files for Bankruptcy: The city of Detroit, Michigan, filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy, making it the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history at the time. The city faced severe financial challenges, including a significant decline in population and high levels of debt. July 22, 2013 - Royal Birth in the UK: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, gave birth to Prince George Alexander Louis, the first child of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and third in line to the British throne. July 23, 2013 - Asiana Airlines Crash Investigation Findings: The NTSB released its findings from the investigation into the Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash, citing pilot error as the primary cause of the accident. The investigation revealed issues with pilot training and cockpit procedures. July 24, 2013 - Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in England and Wales: The Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act 2013 came into effect, legalizing same-sex marriage in England and Wales. It was a historic moment for LGBTQ+ rights in the United Kingdom. July 24, 2013 - Record Heatwave in Europe: Europe experienced a severe heatwave, with record-high temperatures in several countries. The heatwave resulted in health warnings, wildfires, and concerns about climate change. July 27, 2013 - Riots in San Francisco Bay Area: Protests and riots erupted in several cities in the San Francisco Bay Area following the acquittal of George Zimmerman, who had been charged with the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Florida. July 29, 2013 - U.S. Army Private Chelsea Manning Convicted: U.S. Army Private Bradley Manning, who later changed her name to Chelsea Manning, was convicted of espionage for leaking classified military documents to WikiLeaks. Manning was sentenced to 35 years in prison, but her sentence was commuted by President Barack Obama in 2017. These events in July, 2013, had significant impacts on politics, aviation, international relations, and social issues, shaping the course of events in the respective areas during that time.

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