On July 27 in history, America’s first federal agency was established, Bugs Bunny made his debut, Tony Hawk landed the first 900, and Eileen Collins became the first woman to command a Space Shuttle mission. (READ MORE)
July 25 in History: Viking 1 Photographs the Face on Mars, the First IVF Baby Is Born, and AC/DC Releases “Back in Black”
On July 25 in history, Viking 1 photographed the “Face on Mars,” the world’s first IVF baby was born, AC/DC released “Back in Black”, and Michigan experienced its worst environmental disaster. (READ MORE)
July 23 in History: Ford Sells Its First Car, Detroit’s Riot Begins, and Landsat 1 Launches
On July 23 in history, Ford sold its first automobile, the Detroit riot began, Landsat 1 launched into orbit, and Diet Coke was introduced. (READ MORE)
July 22 in History: Wiley Post Flies Around the World, The Pentagon Is Unveiled, and the Century’s Longest Solar Eclipse Occurs
On July 22 in history, Wiley Post completed the first solo flight around the world, the Pentagon’s plans were unveiled, John Dillinger was killed, and the century’s longest total solar eclipse occurred. (READ MORE)
July 21 in History: The Air Conditioner Is Invented, Apollo 11 Leaves the Moon, and the Space Shuttle Era Ends
On July 21 in history, Willis Carrier invented the air conditioner, Apollo 11 departed the Moon, Atlantis completed the final Space Shuttle mission, and Jesse James staged his first train robbery. (READ MORE)
July 20 in History: Apollo 11 Lands on the Moon, Ford Ships Its First Car, and Viking 1 Reaches Mars
On July 20 in history, Apollo 11 landed on the Moon, Ford shipped its first automobile, Viking 1 landed on Mars, and the first Special Olympics Summer Games were held. (READ MORE)
July 18 in History: Intel Is Founded, Nadia Comaneci Scores a Perfect 10, and Detroit Files for Bankruptcy
On July 18 in history, Intel was founded, Nadia Comaneci earned the first Olympic perfect 10, Detroit filed for bankruptcy, and “The Dark Knight” premiered. (READ MORE)