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First Post
3 hours ago
- Sport
- First Post
History Today: When Muhammad Ali was convicted of draft evasion
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was convicted of draft evasion on June 20, 1967. He refused to be inducted into the US Armed Forces on April 28 during the Vietnam War, citing religious belief. On this day in 1887, the Victoria Terminus was officially established in Mumbai, India read more A pivotal moment in the history of sports and civil rights took place on June 20, 1967, when legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was convicted of draft evasion by a federal court. If you are a history geek who loves to learn about important events from the past, Firstpost Explainers' ongoing series, History Today will be your one-stop destination to explore key events. On this day in 1975, 'Jaws' directed by Steven Spielberg made its theatrical release. Also, the Victoria Terminus, present-day Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai was formally established in 1887. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Here is all that took place on this across the world. Muhammad Ali convicted of draft evasion Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was convicted of draft evasion in Houston, Texas, a momentous event that sent shockwaves through both the sports world and American society. Born Cassius Clay, Ali became the heavyweight champion of the world in 1964 and shocked the public by announcing his conversion to Islam, adopting the name Muhammad Ali. In 1967, during the height of the Vietnam War, he refused induction into the U.S. Army citing religious beliefs. Ali declared, 'I ain't got no quarrel with them Viet Cong.' He was a conscientious objector, aligned with the teachings of the Nation of Islam, which opposed participation in war. His refusal sparked national outrage and support alike. Critics saw it as unpatriotic, while civil rights leaders hailed his courage. The jury, composed entirely of white men, took just 21 minutes to convict him. Ali was sentenced to five years in prison, fined $10,000, and banned from boxing while being stripped of his title and license. Ultimately, the US Supreme Court unanimously overturned his conviction in 1978. File image/AP Ali remained free on bail while his legal team pursued appeals. His stance against the Vietnam War and his unwavering commitment to his principles made him a deeply polarizing figure, revered by many as a symbol of civil rights and anti-war activism, while condemned by others. Ultimately, on June 28, 1971, the US Supreme Court unanimously overturned his conviction in the case of Clay v United States. The Court found that the Justice Department had improperly advised Ali's draft board in rejecting his conscientious objector claim. The victory allowed Ali to return to boxing, though he had already lost several years of his fighting career due to his conviction and ban. His legal battle became a landmark case for freedom of conscience and had a lasting impact on the discourse surrounding civil disobedience and individual rights. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Jaws' releases in theatres On this day in 1975, the iconic thriller film Jaws premiered in theatres across the United States, forever changing the landscape of Hollywood and ushering in the era of the 'summer blockbuster.' Directed by then-27-year-old Steven Spielberg, the movie quickly became a cultural phenomenon, terrifying audiences and making countless people hesitant to venture into the ocean. Based on Peter Benchley's 1974 novel of the same name, Jaws tells the story of a great white shark terrorising a New England resort town, leading to a desperate hunt by a police chief, a marine biologist and a grizzled shark hunter. Despite a troubled production with a notoriously malfunctioning mechanical shark (affectionately nicknamed 'Bruce'), Spielberg's masterful direction, combined with John Williams' chilling, two-note score, created unparalleled suspense. A poster of the 'Jaws' movie that released on 1975. Representational image Jaws became the first true summer blockbuster, grossing over $470 million worldwide and holding the record as the highest-grossing film of all time until Star Wars surpassed it in 1977. Its release was historic for being one of the first films to be launched widely across hundreds of theatres simultaneously, rather than the traditional slow roll-out—a marketing strategy that redefined film distribution. Critically acclaimed, Jaws received four Academy Award nominations, winning three of them namely Best Film Editing, Best Original Score and Best Sound. It remains one of the most influential films in cinematic history, often credited with inventing the blockbuster model and elevating the thriller genre. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Victoria Terminus was established Victoria Terminus, now officially known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), was officially opened on June 20, 1887. The inauguration of the station marked a grand milestone in India's colonial railway history. It was named in honour of Queen Victoria, commemorating her Golden Jubilee. Designed by the British architectural engineer Frederick William Stevens, the construction of this magnificent structure began in 1878 and took ten years to complete. It was built to serve as the headquarters of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway and replaced the older Bori Bunder railway station. The terminus is a remarkable example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture blended with traditional Indian architectural influences, featuring intricate stone carvings, towering turrets, and pointed arches. It quickly became a symbol of Bombay (now Mumbai) as a major mercantile port city, earning the moniker 'Gothic City.' In 2004, it was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site, recognised for its architectural brilliance and historic importance. Today, CSMT is one of India's busiest railway stations, handling millions of commuters daily and remains a vibrant part of Mumbai's urban fabric. Though renamed to honour the 17th-century Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the terminus retains its historical grandeur. This Day, That Year On this day in 1992, a new constitution went into effect in Paraguay, signalling the end of military rule. American automobile-racing driver Barney Oldfield accomplished the first mile-a-minute performance in a car in 1903. Victoria became the queen of the United Kingdom on this day in 1837.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Trump delays TikTok ban again for 90 days, sets new deadline for company to sell app
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the US for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership. It is the third time Trump has extended the deadline. The first one was through an executive order on Jan 20, his first day in office, after the platform went dark briefly when a national ban — approved by Congress and upheld by the US Supreme Court — took effect. The second was in April when White House officials believed they were nearing a deal to spin off TikTok into a new company with US ownership that fell apart after China backed out following Trump's tariff announcement. It is not clear how many times Trump can — or will — keep extending the ban as the government continues to try to negotiate a deal for TikTok, which is owned by China's ByteDance. While there is no clear legal basis for the extensions, so far there have been no legal challenges to fight them. Trump has amassed more than 15 million followers on TikTok since he joined last year, and he has credited the trendsetting platform with helping him gain traction among young voters. He said in January that he has a 'warm spot for TikTok.' As the extensions continue, it appears less and less likely that TikTok will be banned in the US any time soon. The decision to keep TikTok alive through an executive order has received some scrutiny, but it has not faced a legal challenge in court — unlike many of Trump's other executive orders. Show more Show less
Boston Globe
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Boston Globe
What losing birthright citizenship will mean long term
This is a rare and modern occurrence. German citizenship was, until recently, only passed down As the US Supreme Court debates birthright citizenship, Germany's experience should serve as a cautionary tale, highlighting the potential fallout of the restrictive citizenship policies favored by the Trump administration. Some effects would only be felt years down the line. Advertisement Ending birthright citizenship is a priority for President Trump, who issued an executive order banning the policy his first day in office. The Advertisement In Germany, the results of restrictive citizenship policies have compounded over decades, starting in the 1960s, when a labor agreement with Turkey brought thousands of migrant workers. The children of these workers were effectively barred from citizenship – even those born and raised in the country. This restriction has pushed people of Turkish descent to the legal and social margins of both German and Turkish societies, even though they constitute Germany's largest ethnic minority – 3 million people representing 3.5 percent of the overall population, only half of whom have citizenship. It has also led to another detrimental phenomenon: ' In response to social and institutional exclusion and discrimination, most migrants have developed a deeper ethnic consciousness and opted to cling to their ethnic identity. A In the United States, the opposite is true: Pew Research finds that roughly 60 percent of second-generation immigrants Advertisement Germany has begun a slow process of overhauling its citizenship requirements, but it's unclear whether the recent reforms in citizenship law will be able to undo the repercussions of decades of restrictive policies. In It was only last year that Germany finally allowed people to hold multiple citizenships, eliminating the obligation to choose. The change is expected to prompt some However, even having German citizenship does not protect descendants of immigrants from being permanently marked as 'outsiders.' They are officially labeled by German authorities as 'people with migration background,' a controversial category used to denote not only people who have immigrated to Germany themselves but also their German-born children. In 2023, almost 30 percent of Germany's overall population of 83.9 million This is in contrast to the United States, where children of immigrants can decide how they identify in the census and are not forced to choose between identities. Thanks to birthright citizenship, they have no reason to consider themselves as anything other than American. In Germany, these children are 'outsiders,' both in their parents' country of origin and in the country of their birth. Advertisement Germany sets a cautionary example for the United States. If the Trump administration is intent on ending birthright citizenship, it would be advisable to keep the German example in mind. As put aptly by migration scholar
Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Trump delays TikTok ban in US for third time, signs order for 90 days reprieve
US President Donald Trump Thursday signed an executive order delaying the ban or forced sale of TikTok in the United States for a third time, granting the Chinese-owned social media company another 90 days to find a buyer or face a nationwide ban. 'I've just signed the Executive Order extending the Deadline for the TikTok closing for 90 days (September 17, 2025),' the President announced in a post on Truth Social. Trump's first executive order on TikTok was issued on his first day back in office, just three days after the US Supreme Court upheld the federal ban. He followed up with a second order in April, extending the deadline to 19 June. With this latest move, TikTok now has until September to secure a sale or risk being banned from operating in the country.
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Business Standard
15 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Trump postpones TikTok ban for third time as deal with US firms stalls
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the US for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership. It is the third time Trump has extended the deadline. The first one was through an executive order on Jan 20, his first day in office, after the platform went dark briefly when a national ban approved by Congress and upheld by the US Supreme Court took effect. The second was in April when White House officials believed they were nearing a deal to spin off TikTok into a new company with US ownership that fell apart after China backed out following Trump's tariff announcement. It is not clear how many times Trump can or will keep extending the ban as the government continues to try to negotiate a deal for TikTok, which is owned by China's ByteDance. While there is no clear legal basis for the extensions, so far there have been no legal challenges to fight them. Trump has amassed more than 15 million followers on TikTok since he joined last year, and he has credited the trendsetting platform with helping him gain traction among young voters. He said in January that he has a warm spot for TikTok. As the extensions continue, it appears less and less likely that TikTok will be banned in the US any time soon. The decision to keep TikTok alive through an executive order has received some scrutiny, but it has not faced a legal challenge in court unlike many of Trump's other executive orders. Jeremy Goldman, analyst at Emarketer, called TikTok's US situation a deadline purgatory. The whole thing is starting to feel less like a ticking clock and more like a looped ringtone. This political Groundhog Day is starting to resemble the debt ceiling drama: a recurring threat with no real resolution. For now, TikTok continues to function for its 170 million users in the US, and tech giants Apple, Google and Oracle were persuaded to continue to offer and support the app, on the promise that Trump's Justice Department would not use the law to seek potentially steep fines against them. Americans are even more closely divided on what to do about TikTok than they were two years ago. A recent Pew Research Centre survey found that about one-third of Americans said they supported a TikTok ban, down from 50 per cent in March 2023. Roughly one-third said they would oppose a ban, and a similar percentage said they weren't sure. Among those who said they supported banning the social media platform, about 8 in 10 cited concerns over users' data security being at risk as a major factor in their decision, according to the report. Democratic Sen Mark Warner of Virginia, vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the Trump administration is once again flouting the law and ignoring its own national security findings about the risks posed by a China-controlled TikTok. An executive order can't sidestep the law, but that's exactly what the president is trying to do, Warner added.
