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July 11 in History

July 11 in Pop Culture History July 11th is… All American Pet Photo Day Blueberry Muffin Day Cheer up the Lonely Day Mojito Day Rainier Cherry Day 7-Eleven Day World Rum Day 1796 – The United States took possession of Detroit from Great Britain under terms of the Jay Treaty. 1798 – The United States

July 10 in History

July 10 in Pop Culture History July 10th is… Chronic Disease Day Clerihew Day Don’t Step on a Bee Day Kitten Day Nikola Tesla Day Piña Colada Day 1553 – Lady Jane Grey began her 9-day reign on the throne of England. 1892 – The first concrete-paved street was built, on Court Avenue, around the ...

July 9 in History

July 9 in Pop Culture History July 9th is… Dimples Day Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Omelet Day Fashion Day Sugar Cookie Day 1540 – King Henry VIII of England annulled the marriage to his fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. 1595 – Johannes Kepler published Mysterium Cosmographicum (Mystery of the Cosmos) 1776 – ...

July 8 in History

July 8 in Pop Culture History July 8th is… Chocolate with Almonds Day Freezer Pop Day Ice Cream Sundae Day Math 2.0 Day 1776 – The Liberty Bell rang at Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, inviting citizens to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. 1800 – Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse ...

July 7 in History

July 7 in Pop Culture History July 7th is… Dive Bar Day Father-Daughter Take a Walk Day Macaroni Day Strawberry Sundae Day 1456 – A retrial verdict acquitted Joan of Arc of heresy, authorized by Pope Callixtus III, 25 years after she was burned alive for heresy. 1520 – Spanish conquistadors defeated a larger Aztec ...

July 6 in History

July 6 in Pop Culture History July 6th is… Air Traffic Control Day Fried Chicken Day Japanese Hand Roll Day World Kiss Day Virtually Hug a Virtual Assistant Day 1189 – Richard I “the Lionheart” acceded to the English throne. 1348 – Pope Clement VI issued a papal bull (rule) protecting the Jews accused of ...

July 5 in History

July 5 in Pop Culture History Apple Turnover Day Bikini Day Graham Cracker Day Hawaii Day Workaholics Day 1687 – Isaac Newton published Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy. (Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica) 1841 – Thomas Cook organized the first package excursion (planned vacation tour), from Leicester to Loughborough. 1865 – William Booth and his wife ...

July 4 in History

July 4 in Pop Culture History July 4th is… Barbecued Spareribs Day Caesar Salad Day Fourth of July Independence Day Sidewalk Egg Frying Day 1054 – A supernova was seen for several months in Asia, near the star Zeta Tauri – its remnants form the Crab Nebula. 1776 – The United States Declaration of Independence ...

July 3 in History

July 3 in Pop Culture History July 3rd is… Chocolate Wafer Day National Compliment Your Mirror Day Eat Your Beans Day National Fried Clam Day 1035 – William the Conqueror became the Duke of Normandy. 1819 – The Bank of Savings in New York City, an early savings bank in the United States, opened. Many ...

July 2 in History

July 2 in Pop Culture History July 2nd is… Anisette Day Freedom From Fear of Speaking Day Made in the USA Day Second Half of the Year Day (Non-Leap Years) National Wildland Firefighter Day World UFO Day 1698 – Thomas Savery patented the first steam engine. 1776 – The Continental Congress declared its freedom from ...

July 1 in History

July 1 in Pop Culture History July 1st is… 701 Day (in North Dakota) Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day Gingersnap Day Postal Worker Day US Postage Stamp Day Wine Cooler Day 1770 – Lexell’s Comet passed closer to the Earth than any other comet in recorded history. 1819 – Johann Georg Tralles discovered the Great ...

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