Monday Headlines: Music for summer, a final parade and looking back 75M years

Here's a quick look at our top stories for the morning of Monday, July 7, 2025:

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TOP HEADLINES:

Music on Main kicks off for the Summer Season

Family honors Mick O'Brien with final ride in Butte Fourth of July parade

A look at Montana 75 million years ago

THAT’S INTERESTING:

Here are some interesting historical events that occurred on July 7th throughout the years:

1. 1928 - Sliced Bread: July 7, 1928, is often cited as the day when sliced bread was introduced by Otto Frederick Rohwedder. This innovation made it easier for people to enjoy bread, leading to the popular saying, "the best thing since sliced bread."
2. 1946 - First Bikini: The bikini was introduced to the public on July 7, 1946, by French designer Louis Réard at a swimming pool in Paris. The bathing suit received its name from the Bikini Atoll, the site of nuclear testing, as Réard believed that the new swimsuit would create a sensation similar to an atomic bomb.
3. 2005 - London Bombings: On July 7, 2005, London experienced a series of coordinated suicide bomb attacks on its public transportation system. Four bombers targeted three underground trains and a bus, resulting in 52 civilian deaths and hundreds of injuries. The event marked a significant moment in terrorism awareness and world politics.
4. 1981 - Sandra Day O’Connor Nominated: President Ronald Reagan nominated Sandra Day O'Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court on July 7, 1981. She became the first woman to serve on the Court, opening the door for greater female representation in the U.S. judiciary.
5. 1921 - First Miss America Pageant: The first Miss America pageant was held on July 7, 1921, in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This event marked the beginning of an enduring American cultural tradition that continues today.
6. 2003 - U.S. Major League Soccer: Major League Soccer (MLS) announced the addition of its 10th franchise, the Chivas USA, which began play in 2005. This expansion reflected the growing popularity of soccer in the United States.

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