Introducing… The Beatles Controversy
On July 22, 1963, the first US Beatles album was planned for release, but was delayed for several months due to a shakeup at the record company.
This Day in History
Death of Horatio Alger
On July 18, 1899, “rags to riches” author Horatio Alger died.
Disneyland Opens to Massive Crowd
On July 17, 1955, Walt Disney realized one of his long-time dreams when he opened his Disneyland amusement park in Anaheim, California.
Death of President Zachary Taylor
On July 9, 1850, President Zachary Taylor died just 16 months into his term.
The U.S. Annexes Hawaii
On July 7, 1898, President William McKinley signed legislation annexing Hawaii, paving the way for it to become a US state.
British Recapture Fort Ticonderoga
On July 6, 1777, the British ended a five-day siege and re-took Fort Ticonderoga two years after the Americans had captured it.
Deaths of Two American Presidents
On America’s 50th birthday, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, two of the men that helped forge the nation, died hours apart.
Idaho Becomes 43rd State
On July 3, 1890, Idaho was admitted as America’s 43rd state.
President Garfield Assassinated
On July 2, 1881, an assassin shot President James Garfield just four months into his presidency.