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July 7

3 sourced moments from July 7 in history: Machine-sliced bread first went on sale (1928); Coordinated bombings struck London's transit system (2005); and London transit bombings killed dozens (2005).

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3 things happened on July 7

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2005 Society & Economy · Crime

Coordinated bombings struck London's transit system

On 7 July 2005, four suicide bombers hit three Tube trains and a bus in London's morning rush, killing 52 people.

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2005 Society & Economy · Crime

London transit bombings killed dozens

On a single rush-hour morning, four coordinated suicide bombings tore through London's Tube trains and a bus, killing 52.

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1928 Food & Drink · Food History

Machine-sliced bread first went on sale

A Missouri bakery sold the first pre-sliced loaves, and gave the world its favorite measure of progress.

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