Birth of NASA and Dawn of the Space Age
On July 29, 1958, President Dwight Eisenhower signed legislation creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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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.
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Death of President Zachary Taylor
On July 9, 1850, President Zachary Taylor died just 16 months into his term.
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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.
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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.
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Signing of United Nations Charter
On June 26, 1945, 50 nations signed the United Nations Charter.
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Tennessee Becomes 16th State
On June 1, 1796, Tennessee was admitted as the 16th state in the Union.
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Wisconsin Becomes 30th State
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World’s First Postage Stamp Issued
The world’s first postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued on May 1, 1840.
