On July 15 in history, Boeing was founded, the first parking meter was installed, Twitter launched, and the Apollo-Soyuz mission began. (READ MORE)
July 14 in History: The Tape Measure Is Patented, Jane Goodall Begins Her Research, and New Horizons Reaches Pluto
On July 14 in history, the tape measure was patented, Jane Goodall began studying chimpanzees, “The Blair Witch Project” premiered, and New Horizons explored Pluto. (READ MORE)
July 13 in History: The Hollywood Sign Is Dedicated, the Nixon Tapes Are Revealed, and Live Aid Unites the World
On July 13 in history, the Hollywood Sign was dedicated, the Nixon tapes were revealed, Live Aid concerts took place, and the MLB All-Star Game was played outside the U.S. for the first time. (READ MORE)
July 12 in History: The Medal of Honor Is Authorized, Elvis Signs with Sun Records, and “Family Feud” Debuts
On July 12 in history, the Medal of Honor was authorized, Elvis Presley signed with Sun Records, the Rolling Stones played their first concert, and “Family Feud” debuted. (READ MORE)
July 9 in History: The 14th Amendment Is Ratified, Bell Telephone Is Founded, and “Donkey Kong” Debuts
On July 9 in history, the 14th Amendment was ratified, Bell Telephone was founded, the first Wimbledon Championship was held, and “Donkey Kong” introduced Mario. (READ MORE)
July 8 in History: The Ice Cream Sundae Is Created, “The Wall Street Journal” Debuts, and Twister Is Patented
On July 8 in history, the ice cream sundae was created, “The Wall Street Journal” was first published, Twister received its patent, and Space Shuttle Atlantis began the final shuttle mission. (READ MORE)
July 7 in History: Sliced Bread Debuts, Sandra Day O’Connor Nominated, and Amazon Is Founded
On July 7 in history, sliced bread was sold for the first time, Amazon was founded, Sandra Day O’Connor was nominated to the Supreme Court, and Elvis received his first radio airplay. (READ MORE)