Birth of Buckminster Fuller
Richard Buckminster “Bucky” Fuller was born on July 12, 1895, in Milton, Massachusetts. Most famous for his geodetic dome designs, he held 25 US patents and received over 100 major awards.
American History
Burr–Hamilton Duel
On July 11, 1804, former US Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton was mortally wounded in a duel with sitting Vice President Aaron Burr.
Birth of Arthur Ashe
Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. was born on July 10, 1943, in Richmond, Virginia. Ashe was the first and only African American man ranked as the world’s #1 tennis player, with over 800 career wins, including three Grand Slam singles titles.
Battle of Braddock’s Field
On July 9, 1755, George Washington distinguished himself as a leader at the Battle of Braddock’s Field, also known as the Battle of the Monongahela.
Liberty Bell Rings for Independence
On July 8, 1776, the Liberty Bell was rung to announce the reading of the Declaration of Independence.
U.S. Issues Stamps in Guam
On July 7, 1899, the US issued its first overprinted stamps for use in Guam. The stamps were rushed into use after the US acquired Guam from Spain following the Spanish-American War.
Birth of Bill Haley
William John Clifton Haley was born on July 6, 1925, in Highland Park, Michigan. Called the “father of the rock revolution,” Haley and his band the Comets are credited with recording some of the first rock ‘n’ roll hits.
Search for Peace Stamp & Essay Contest
On July 5, 1967, the US Post Office issued a 5¢ stamp honoring the 50th anniversary of Lions International as well as a special contest hosted by the organization.
First US Flag Stamp
On July 4, 1957, the US Post Office issued its first stamp with the US flag as the central element. It was also the first stamp printed by the Giori press, which allowed the design to be printed in its natural colors in one step.