Seneca Falls Convention Begins
The Seneca Falls Convention, which commenced on July 19, 1848, in Seneca Falls, New York, was a watershed moment in the history of the United States. This groundbreaking gathering was orchestrated by Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, two influential abolitionists and activists who sought to address the systemic inequalities faced by women. Their efforts […]
Rosetta Stone Found
On July 19, 1799, the Rosetta Stone was discovered by French soldiers who were rebuilding a fort in Egypt. This granodiorite stele inscribed with a decree issued in Memphis, Egypt, in 196 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty became one of the most famous artifacts in archaeology. The text is written in three scripts: hieroglyphic, Demotic, […]
Video of Titanic Wreckage Released
The first detailed video footage of the Titanic wreckage released on July 18, 1986, captured the public’s imagination and brought a sense of closure to one of history’s most infamous maritime disasters. The footage was taken by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) named Jason Jr., which was deployed from the research vessel Knorr. The images […]
FDR Nominated for Unprecedented Third Term
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s nomination for an unprecedented third term as U.S. President on July 18, 1940, marked a pivotal moment in American political history. The Democratic Party’s decision to nominate him broke a longstanding tradition established by George Washington, who voluntarily stepped down after two terms. This move came at a critical juncture as Europe […]
Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” is Published
“Mein Kampf” was written by Adolf Hitler during his imprisonment in Landsberg Prison, following the failed Beer Hall Putsch of November 1923. This attempted coup aimed to overthrow the Weimar Republic and establish a new government based on nationalist and fascist principles. Hitler’s incarceration provided him with the time and motivation to articulate his beliefs […]
Superpowers Meet in Space
On July 17, 1975, a significant moment in the history of the Space Race occurred as American and Soviet spacecraft docked in orbit during the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. This mission marked the first international spaceflight, symbolizing a thaw in U.S.-Soviet relations and serving as a precursor to future cooperative efforts in space exploration. The handshake […]
Disneyland Opens
The Vision of Walt Disney Walt Disney’s vision for Disneyland was born out of a desire to create a place where both children and adults could experience joy and wonder together. He wanted to build a park that was clean, safe, and filled with imaginative attractions. His dream took shape over several years, and despite […]
President Harry Truman Records His Impressions of Meeting Stalin
On July 17, 1945, during the Potsdam Conference shortly after the end of World War II, U.S. President Harry S. Truman met Soviet leader Joseph Stalin for the first time and recorded his impressions. Truman’s entries reflect a cautious optimism about cooperation but also an underlying tension that would later escalate into the Cold War. […]
JFK Jr. Killed in Plane Crash
John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and her sister Lauren Bessette tragically died in a plane crash on July 16, 1999, off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. JFK Jr., the son of President John F. Kennedy, was piloting the aircraft. Their untimely deaths ended a chapter in the storied Kennedy legacy and […]
Amazon Opens for Business
On July 16, 1995, Amazon.com opened for business, initially as an online bookstore. Founded by Jeff Bezos in his garage, the launch of Amazon marked the beginning of a retail revolution. At a time when the Internet was still in its infancy, Bezos recognized the potential of the web to reach a global audience. He […]