The troops get an earful…

…and a fighter gets a mouthful. Plus a famous musician gets a new band.

 

Monday, July 9th, the 191st day of 2012

 

 

1776: The Declaration of Independence is read aloud to General George Washington’s troops in New York.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1997 Mike Tyson is banned from the ring and fined $3 million for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear during a bout.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1972 A new group with a familiar face made their formal concert debut in France. It was Wings – with Paul McCartney in the lead.