Archive List for 2014(18 / 37Page)

July 14

July

July 14 What happened on this day: 1789 Bastille Day: French National Holiday. 1881 Billy the Kid is shot dead. 1933 In Germany, all political parties are outlawed except the Nazi Party. 1965 Mariner 4 takes the first close-up photos of another planet, Mars. ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1910 William Hanna : Animator created the・・・

July 13

July

July 13 What happened on this day: 1908 For the first time in the modern Olympics, women compete. 1923 The Hollywood Sign is officially dedicated. It originally reads Hollywoodland “” but the four last letters are dropped after renovation in 1949.” 1930 The first FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay. 1977 The New York City・・・

July 12

July

July 12 What happened on this day: 1580 The Ostrog Bible becomes the first Bible printed in a Slavic language. 1862 Congress officially authorizes the Medal of Honor. 1932 Lambeth Bridge is opened in London. 1933 Congress passes the first minimum wage law in the US at 33 cents per hour. ………………………… Famous Birthdays: …………………………・・・

July 11

July

July 11 What happened on this day: 1804 In a dual, Vice President of the United States Aaron Burr kills Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury. 1914 Babe Ruth plays in his first Major league baseball game. 1921 Former US President William Howard Taft sworn becomes the 10th Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court.・・・

July 10

July

July 10 What happened on this day: 1890 Wyoming became the 44th state. 1962 Telstar, the world’s first communications satellite, is launched into orbit. 1978 World News Tonight premieres on ABC 1999 The U.S. women’s soccer team win the World Cup ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1509 John Calvin : Religious reformer 1856 Nikola Tesla :・・・

July 9

July

July 9 What happened on this day: 1816 Argentina declares independence from Spain 1850 President Zachary Taylor dies making Millard Fillmore the 13th President of the US. 1922 Johnny Weissmuller is the first to swim the 100 meters freestyle in under 1 minute. 1944 Battle of Normandy in WWII. ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1819 Elias・・・

July 8

July

July 8 What happened on this day: 951 The City of Paris is founded. 1497 Vasco da Gama sets sail on the first direct European voyage to India. 1889 The first issue of the Wall Street Journal is published. 1969 U.S. troop withdrawal begins in Vietnam ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1839 John D. Rockefeller :・・・

July 7

July

July 7 What happened on this day: 1456 Joan of Ark is determined to be innocent of heresy : 25 years after she was put to death. 1863 The US begins it’s first draft for the military. 1981 Sandra Day O’Connor is nominated for the Supreme Court 1982 Steve Scott runs the mile in a・・・

July 6

July

July 6 What happened on this day: 1785 The Dollar becomes the monetary unit for the USA. 1885 A vaccine against rabies is proven by Louis Pasteur. 1917 Lawrence of Arabia captures Aqaba from the Turks 1962 William Faulkner died. ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1747 John Paul Jones : American revolutionary 1921 Nancy Reagan :・・・

July 5

July

July 5 What happened on this day: 1687 Isaac Newton describes the Law of Gravity. 1865 The Salvation Army is founded. 1865 The first Speed Limit for automobiles is imposed in England. 1954 Rock and Roll is born when Elvis records That’s All Right. ………………………… Famous Birthdays: ………………………… 1810 P.T. Barnum : Circus showman 1951・・・

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