The American Viking 1 lander successfully lands on Mars. The Viking 1 lander was part of NASA’s Viking program, which was the first U.S. mission…
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19 July 1903
Maurice Garin wins the first Tour de France. The Tour de France is one of the most prestigious and well-known cycling races in the world….
18 July 1925
Adolf Hitler publishes Mein Kampf. “Mein Kampf” (My Struggle) is an autobiographical manifesto written by Adolf Hitler, the leader of the National Socialist German Workers’…
17 July 2014
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, a Boeing 777, crashes near the border of Ukraine and Russia after being shot down. All 298 people on board are…
16 July 1965
The Mont Blanc Tunnel linking France and Italy opens. The Mont Blanc Tunnel is a major highway tunnel in Europe that connects Chamonix, France, with…
15 July 1823
A fire destroys the ancient Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, Italy. The Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, or Basilica…
14 July 1933
Nazi eugenics programme begins with the proclamation of the Law for the Prevention of Hereditarily Diseased Offspring requiring the compulsory sterilization of any citizen who…
13 July 1913
The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak occurred during the Second Balkan War, which…
12 July 1862
The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States…
11 July 1922
The Hollywood Bowl opens. The Hollywood Bowl is an iconic amphitheater located in Los Angeles, California. Known for its distinctive bandshell, the venue has been…