Here's a quick look at our top stories for Monday, July 14, 2025:
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TOP HEADLINES:
Cold Case Solved: Bozeman man charged with murder of Steven Kilwein
Cold Case Solved: Bozeman man charged with murder of Steven Kilwein
Kilwein Family Reacts to Arrest of Suspect in Cold Case
Devastated and Determined: Kilwein Daughters Call for Help in Father's Cold Case
Montana Folk Festival brings families together for a celebration of music and art
Montana Folk Festival brings families together for a celebration of music and art
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Here are some historical facts about July 14:
- Bastille Day (1789): July 14 is famously known as Bastille Day in France, commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison, a pivotal event in the French Revolution that symbolized the end of the king’s absolute power and the birth of the people's sovereignty.
- The July 14th Incident (1865): Major General John A. Logan, a Union general during the Civil War, declared that July 14 would be celebrated as a national holiday in honor of fallen soldiers in the south.
- Cascadia’s Declaration of Independence (1859): In the mid-19th century, settlers in the Oregon Territory declared independence from the United States and Canada in a short-lived revolt known as the Cascadia Movement, on July 14, 1859.
- Donald Trump’s Birthday (1946): July 14 is the birthday of Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, born on this day in 1946.
- The First Airborne Transfusion (1917): On July 14, 1917, the first airborne transfusion was carried out by the U.S. Army Air Service during World War I.
- The First Women’s Olympic Marathon (1984): The first women’s Olympic marathon took place during the 1984 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, although the specific race occurred on August 5, the event itself was a milestone in women's sports celebrated in July.
- Launch of the Space Shuttle (1985): NASA launched the Space Shuttle Atlantis on July 14, 1985, on a mission that included deploying a communication satellite.
- Over 1,500 Athletes Compete in Olympics (2000): On July 14, 2000, the Olympic Games opened in Sydney, Australia, with over 1,500 athletes participating.
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