1765 English Prime Minister Lord Greenville resigns and replced by Lord Rockingham.
1774 Russia and the Ottoman Empire sign the treaty ending their six-year war.
1779 American troops under General Anthony Wayne capture Stony Point, N.Y.
1875 The new French constitution is finalized.
1882 Mary Todd Lincoln, the widow of Abraham Lincoln, dies of a stroke.
1918 Czar Nicholas and his family are murdered by Bolsheviks in Russia.
1940 Adolf Hitler orders preparations for the invasion of England.

John Lord founded Deep Purple in 1968, where he was virtually the leader. In addition, Lord wrote the organ riff on "Child in Time". He and drummer Ian Paice were the only constant band members during the band's existence from 1968 to 1976 and from when they reformed in 1984 until Lord's retired in 2002. (9 June 1941 – 16 July 2012)

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Did you see the lightning or hear that thunder?

City Island photographer David Gipson has captured these images and many more amazing photos.

www.davidgipsonphotography.com

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New York City until 9PM tomorrow. These conditions are extremely dangerous to health.

Avoid strenuous activity and remember that people without air conditioning, like older adults and people with chronic health conditions are most at risk.

Cooling Centers will be open tomorrow. For locations, hours, and more information on avoiding heat illness, visit www.bit.ly/NYCHeatAQI or call 311.

Email: notifynyc@oem.nyc.gov
Contact Phone: 212-639-9675

GLOOMY ECONOMIC PREDICTIONS. Experts Offer Pessimistic Financial Forecast.
Sagging sales and poor profits will appear and Eurozene's financial crisis, with the possible expiration of the Bush tax cuts and future cuts in federal spending are all negative indicators.

UN MEET WITH RUSSIA ON SYRIA. Increased Violence Continues.
UN special envoy consults with Russia, who are top Syrian allies, but are opposed to international military intervention. The rising violence has Russia under increased pressure.

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