Geraldine Ferraro Named Vice Presidential Candidate
Geraldine Ferraro made history on July 12, 1984, when she was announced as the vice-presidential running mate of Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale. This momentous occasion marked the first time a woman had been selected as a vice-presidential candidate for a major U.S. party’s national ticket. Ferraro’s selection was a groundbreaking achievement that shattered one […]
First Marine to Receive Medal of Honor for Action in Vietnam is Killed
On July 12, 1965, Major Malcolm A. Carpenter, a United States Marine, was killed in action during the Vietnam War. Major Carpenter had already distinguished himself through extraordinary acts of bravery and service, earning him the distinction of being the first Marine to receive the Medal of Honor for his valor during the conflict. His […]
First Dymaxion Car Produced
On July 12, 1933, the first Dymaxion car, designed by the visionary inventor Buckminster Fuller, rolled off the production line. This groundbreaking vehicle was a product of Fuller’s inventive spirit and his desire to revolutionize transportation. The Dymaxion car featured a striking teardrop shape and an unconventional three-wheel layout, with two wheels at the front […]
“To Kill a Mockingbird” Published
Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” was published on July 11, 1960, and quickly became a cornerstone of modern American literature. Set in the Depression-era South, the novel follows the experiences of young Scout Finch, her brother Jem, and their father, Atticus Finch, as they navigate a world steeped in racial injustice and moral […]
Babe Ruth Makes MLB Debut
Babe Ruth, one of baseball’s most iconic figures, made his major league debut on July 11, 1914, pitching for the Boston Red Sox against the Cleveland Naps. This game marked the start of an extraordinary career that would see Ruth transition from a promising pitcher to one of the most formidable hitters in the history […]
Aaron Burr Slays Alexander Hamilton in Duel
On July 11, 1804, one of the most infamous duels in American history took place between Aaron Burr, the sitting Vice President, and Alexander Hamilton, the former Secretary of the Treasury. The duel occurred in Weehawken, New Jersey, on a secluded ledge along the Hudson River, a popular dueling ground of the time. The confrontation […]
Misty Copeland Becomes First Black Principal Dancer
Misty Copeland made history on June 30, 2015, when she was promoted to principal dancer at American Ballet Theater (ABT), becoming the first African American woman to hold this position in the company’s 75-year history. Her achievement marked a significant moment in the world of classical ballet, which had long been criticized for its lack […]
“Gone With the Wind” Published
“Gone With the Wind,” a novel by Margaret Mitchell, was published on June 30, 1936. This epic historical romance set in the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era became one of the most popular books of its time. It received the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1937 and was later adapted into […]
Spanish Retreat from Aztec Capital
On June 30, 1520, during a pivotal moment in the Spanish conquest of Mexico, known as “La Noche Triste” (The Sad Night), Hernán Cortés and his forces made a desperate and deadly retreat from Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital. The retreat followed a series of intense conflicts between the Spanish and the Aztec people, under the […]
U.S. Space Shuttle Docks with Russian Space Station
In a significant demonstration of post-Cold War international cooperation, the U.S. Space Shuttle Atlantis docked with the Russian space station Mir on June 29, 1995. This event marked the first shuttle-Mir rendezvous and began a series of joint missions known as the Shuttle-Mir Program. The collaboration not only helped pave the way for the International […]