The summer of 'never before': What we've already seen in 2024
This summer is nearly half way over and boy, has it been a doozy.
The headlines are never dull during an election year. That's to be expected. But what we've been through in July alone has been -- cue that cringy buzzword -- unprecedented.
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It's being called the "summer of never before," full of historic and sometimes shocking events that we will be sure not to forget in the years to come.
Axios compiled a list of July headlines to show just how chaotic the last 31 days have been. Here's what the outlet came up with:
July 1: The Supreme Court rules that former President Donald Trump — and all presidents — are entitled to immunity for "official acts."
July 2: The first elected Democrat calls on President Joe Biden to step aside after his historic debate debacle.
July 5: Biden tells ABC's George Stephanopoulos that only the "Lord Almighty" could convince him to drop out.
July 13: Trump narrowly survives assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pa.
July 15: Federal judge dismisses Trump's classified documents case.
July 15: Trump picks Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) on the RNC's opening day.
July 16: Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) is convicted in a sweeping corruption trial.
July 17: Biden tests positive for COVID and self-isolates at his Delaware beach house.
July 18: Trump accepts GOP nomination with a speech that ends all speculation that his assassination attempt changed him.
July 19: A flawed CrowdStrike software update takes down key internet services, unleashing chaos around the world.
July 21: Biden quits race, quickly endorses Vice President Harris.
July 22: Harris secures enough delegates to become the Democratic nominee, embarks on record fundraising spree.
July 24: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a fiery speech to a joint session of Congress.
July 24: Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office in prime time, saying it's time to "pass the torch."
July 26: Summer Olympics open in Paris.
July 27: A rocket attack from Lebanon kills 12 children and teenagers on a soccer field in the Golan Heights.
July 30: Israel kills top Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike.
July 31: The top Hamas political leader is assassinated in Iran. Hamas blames Israel.
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