July 10

The Chicago Freedom Movement sought to address de facto segregation, inequitable housing, and employment discrimination in northern cities. The rally featured speeches by King and other civil rights leaders calling for open housing laws and fair labor practices. Supporters marched through Chicago neighborhoods to highlight systemic inequalities affecting African Americans. The event brought national attention to the civil rights struggle beyond the South. Organizers coordinated voter registration drives and community workshops alongside the demonstration. Although legislative progress was slow, the movement laid groundwork for future urban reform initiatives.

In July 1998, the Diocese of Dallas settled a landmark lawsuit by agreeing to pay $23.4 million to nine men who accused former priest Rudolph Kos of sexual abuse. The settlement was among the largest paid by a U.S. Catholic diocese up to that time and drew national attention to abuse within the Church. Victims described years of trauma and called the agreement a step toward accountability and healing. Church officials faced criticism for their handling of the allegations and for failing to remove Kos earlier. The case spurred other dioceses to conduct internal reviews and led to increased scrutiny of clergy conduct nationwide. It also prompted reforms in how allegations of abuse were reported and managed within religious institutions.

On July 10, 2011, News of the World, a flagship British tabloid, released its last ever edition.\nThe closure followed public outrage and legal scrutiny over illegal phone hacking practices targeting celebrities and crime victims.\nOwnership by News Corp faced intense political pressure and resignations among top executives ensued.\nJournalists and editors were arrested as the scandal unfolded, revealing systemic misconduct.\nThe final issue included a farewell editorial but did not address the victims directly.\nThis marked the end of one of the UK's most influential and controversial newspapers.\nThe scandal had lasting impacts on media regulation and trust in tabloid journalism.

On July 10, 2012, the General Convention of the Episcopal Church USA approved rites for same-sex marriages.\nDelegates voted to authorize liturgical prayers and transition the church's stance on marriage equality.\nThis decision followed decades of debate within the Anglican Communion over LGBT inclusion.\nSupporters hailed it as a courageous affirmation of love and justice, while critics raised theological objections.\nThe change allowed clergy to bless or solemnize same-sex unions without fear of disciplinary action.\nThe move positioned the Episcopal Church at the forefront of progressive religious bodies in the United States.\nIt ignited discussions on the global stage about the role of tradition and evolving interpretations of scripture.