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HISTORY
Today In History – July 4
Today In History in 1054 a supernova, called SN 1054, is seen; in 1776 the Declaration of Independence is adopted; and in 1818 the US Flag Act goes into effect creating a 13 stripe flag with a star for each state.
Today In History – July 3
Today In History in 1775 George Washington takes command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts; in 1863 the final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett's Charge; and in 1938 FDR dedicates the Eternal Light Peace Memorial at Gettysburg Battlefield.
Today In History – July 2
Today In History in 1698 Thomas Savery patents the first steam engine; in 1776 The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution; and in 1937 Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan are last heard from over the Pacific Ocean.
Today In History – July 1
Today In History in 1863 The Battle of Gettysburg begins; in 1908 SOS is adopted as the international distress signal; and in 1963 ZIP Codes are introduced for United States mail.
Today In History – June 30
Today In History in 1859 French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope; in 1906 The U.S. Congress passes the Meat Inspection, Pure Food and Drug Act; and in 1953 the first Chevrolet Corvette rolls off the assembly line.
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Today In History – June 29
Today In History in 1952 the first Miss Universe pageant is held with Armi Kuusela of Finland winning the title; and in 1956 the Federal Aid Highway Act is signed by U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower, creating the United States Interstate Highway System.
Today In History – June 28
Today In History in 1838 the Coronation of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom was held; and in 1870 the US Congress establishes the first federal holidays (New Year Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).
Today In History – June 27
Today In History in 1844 Joseph Smith, founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother are killed by a mob at the Carthage, Illinois jail; and in 1957 Hurricane Audrey makes landfall near the Texas–Louisiana border, killing over 400 people.
Today In History – June 26
Today In History in 1906 the first Grand Prix motor race is held at Le Mans; in 1927 the Cyclone roller coaster opens on Coney Island; and in 1977 Elvis Presley held his final concert in Indianapolis, Indiana at Market Square Arena.
Today In History – June 25
Today In History in 1741 Maria Theresa is crowned Queen of Hungary; in 1913 American Civil War veterans begin arriving at the Great Reunion of 1913; and in 1947 The Diary of a Young Girl (The Diary of Anne Frank) is published.
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Today In History – June 24
Today In History in 1509 Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon are crowned King and Queen of England; in 1916 Mary Pickford becomes the first female film star to sign a million-dollar contract; and in 1947 the first widely reported UFO sighting occurs.
Today In History – June 23
Today in History in 1894 The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne in Paris; and in 1991 Sonic the Hedgehog is released in North America on the Sega Genesis platform, beginning the popular video game franchise.
Today In History – June 22
Today In History in 1870 the United States Department of Justice is created by the U.S. Congress; in 1911 George V and Mary of Teck are crowned King and Queen; and in 1942 The Pledge of Allegiance is formally adopted by U.S. Congress.
Today In History – June 21
Today In History in 1788 New Hampshire becomes the ninth state to ratify the Constitution of the United States and in 1982 John Hinckley is found not guilty by reason of insanity for the attempted assassination of U.S. President Ronald Reagan.
Today In History – June 20
Today In History in 1782 the U.S. Congress adopts the Great Seal of the United States.; in 1840 Samuel Morse receives the patent for the telegraph; and in 1975 the film Jaws is released in the United States.
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July 27, 2024