UPI Almanac for Tuesday, July 1, 2008.

CHICAGO, July 9 (UPI) -- American gospel music icon Thomas Dorsey, who wrote songs that comforted listeners for decades, was honored in Chicago in a tribute near his old church.

UPI almanac for Sunday, July 1, 2007.

Today is Saturday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2006 with 183 to follow.

Today is Friday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2005 with 183 to follow.

Today is Thursday, July 1, the 183rd day of 2004 with 183 to follow.

Today is Tuesday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2003 with 183 to follow.

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Today is Monday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2002 with 183 to follow.