What happened on July 10, 1996?

Headlines from July 10, 1996

• ⚾ National League Wins All-Star – Replacement players led the National League to a 6-0 victory over the American League in the All-Star Game.
• 🏛️ Mongolia Votes Out Rulers – Mongolia peacefully voted out the ruling party after 75 years, showcasing democratic progress in the region.
• 💼 Senate Raises Minimum Wage – The Senate approved a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $5.15, benefiting over 10 million Americans.
• 🏗️ Enron's Power Project Approved – Enron received approval from the Indian government to proceed with a $2 billion power project in India.
• 📈 Cocoa Company Merger – Callebaut A.G. agreed to buy French cocoa processor Cacao Barry, creating a major player in the cocoa market.
• 🏨 Kenmore Hotel Renovation – New owners plan to renovate the Kenmore Hotel into 326 studio apartments, revitalizing a crime-infested area.
• 🌐 Candidates Turn to Web – Bill Clinton and Bob Dole ramp up their campaigns in cyberspace, reflecting the growing importance of online presence.
• 🏅 Kenya's Olympic Ultimatum – Kenya threatens to ban athletes who fail to attend pre-Olympic training camp ahead of the Atlanta Games.
• 🎨 Francis Bacon Retrospective – A major retrospective of British artist Francis Bacon opens in Paris, highlighting his significant contributions.
• 📊 U.S. Bonds Rise – Treasury prices recovered as demand surged at an auction of new 10-year notes, indicating market stability.