Todays History

Red Scare: The “Hollywood Ten” are blacklisted by Hollywood movie studios.

Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassin of President John F. Kennedy, is killed by Jack Ruby.

French and Poles defeat the Spanish at Battle of Tudela.

The Summer Olympics, officially known as the games of the XVI Olympiad, are opened in Melbourne, Australia.

The Natural History Museum, London announces that the “Piltdown Man” skull, initially believed to be one of the most important fossilized hominid skulls ever found,…

In England, a fire breaks out in Windsor Castle, badly damaging the castle and causing over £50 million worth of damage.

The worst brawl in NBA history results in several players being suspended. Several players and fans are charged with assault.

The new St Peter’s Basilica is consecrated.

Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s tenure as the governor of California began

Qantas, Australia’s national airline, is founded as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited.