In 1687 Isaac Newton's "Principia" is published in England. In 1811 Venezuela becomes the first South American country to declare its independence from Spain. In 1830 The French occupy the North African city of Algiers. In 1859 Captian N.C. Brooks discovers the Midway Islands. In 1865 William Booth establishes the Salvation Army in London. In 1935 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs into law the National Labor Relations Act, authorizing labor to organize for the purpose of collective bargining. In 1937 Joe DiMaggio hits the first grand slam homerun. In 1940 During World War II, diplomatic relations are broken between Britain and the Vichy government in France. In 1944 The first rocket airplane is flown. In 1946 The bikini swimsuit, designed by Louis Reard, debuts at a fashion show in Paris, France. In 1947 Larry Doby signs a contract with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first black player in baseball's American League. In 1948 Britian's National Health Servi...

In 1935 Benny Goodman records the "King Porter Stomp," signaling the beginning of the swing era. In 1956 Elvis Presley appears on the "Steve Allen Show," and sings "Hound Dog" to a bassett hound named "Sherlock." In 1956 Brenda Lee signs her first record contract at age 11. In 1963 The Beatles record "She Loves You" and "I'll Get You" at the Abbey Road studios in London. In 1965 The Beatles' album "Beatles VI" is certified gold. In 1967 The Beatles' "Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" album hits #1 on the U.S. albums chart and stayed there for 15 straight weeks. In 1967 Following the drug convictions of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the London Times prints an editorial sympathizing with the pair. In 1967 "Windy" by the Association hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 4 weeks. In 1968 The Doors' album "Waiting For The Sun" is released. In 1969 Joh...

In 1535 Sir Thomas More goes on trial in England, charged with treason for rejecting the Oath of Supremacy. In 1776 The first vote is taken on the Declaration of Independence. In 1847 The first adhesive U.S. postage stamps go on sale. In 1862 Congress outlaws polygamy (multiple marriages). In 1863 The Civil War Battle of Gettysburg begins. In 1867 Canada becomes a self-governing dominion of Britain as the British North America Act took effect. In 1874 The Philadelphia Zoological Society, the first U.S. zoo, opens. In 1893 President Cleveland underwent a secret operation to remove a cancerous growth from the roof of his mouth. The procedure was successful. In 1898 During the Spanish-American War, Theodore Roosevelt and his "Rough Riders" wage a victorious assault on San Juan Hill in Cuba. In 1915 Actress Annette Kellerman does the first movie nude scene when she strips in the movie "Daughter Of The Gods." In 1916 Dwight D. Eisenhower marries Mary "Mamie" Ge...

In 1730 Revolutionary, Isaac Sears (anti-British demonstrations) In 1802 U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Gideon Welles (Lincoln, Johnson) In 1804 French novelist, George Sand In 1807 Engineer, Thomas Green Clemson (Clemson University named for him) In 1853 Diamond merchant/politician, Cecil John Rhodes In 1857 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Roger Connor (New York, St. Louis) In 1861 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, John Gibson Clarkson In 1872 Aviator, Louis Bleriot (first to fly across English Channel) In 1873 Director, Alice Guy-Blanche (world's first woman director) In 1892 Author, James M. Cain (The Postman Always Rings Twice) In 1899 Pianist/guitarist, Thomas A. Dorsey (Father of Gospel Music) In 1899 Fictional adventurer, Henry "Indiana" Jones Jr. In 1899 Actor, Charles Laughton (The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Spartacus) In 1904 Physician, Mary Calderone (Planned Parenthood) [d: 10-24-98] In 1906 Cosmetics founder/executive, Estee Lauder [d: 4-24-04] In 1909 Actress/panelist, Madge Evans...

In 1955 Decca Records announces Bill Haley & The Comets had sold more than 3 million records in thirteen months. In 1956 Look magazine quotes Benny Goodman as saying, "Rock And Roll, I guess it's okay, man. At least it has a beat." In 1961 "Quarter To Three" by Gary U.S. Bonds hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks. In 1963 John Lennon & Paul McCartney compose "She Loves You" at their hotel room in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. In 1964 The Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night" soundtrack, their first album with all original songs, is released. In 1964 The Rolling Stones' single "It's All Over Now" b/w "Good Times, Bad Times" is released. In 1965 "Mr. Tambourine Man" by the Byrds is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1970 "Everything Is Beautiful" by Ray Stevens is certified gold. In 1971 "Smiling Faces Sometimes" by Undisputed Truth enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1...

In 1788 Virginia becomes the 10th U.S. state. In 1797 Charles Newbold patents the first cast-iron plow. In 1870 The first section of Atlantic City's Boardwalk opens to the public in New Jersey. In 1894 The American Railway Union, led by Eugene Debs, calls a general strike in sympathy with Pullman workers. In 1900 A commission that included Dr. Walter Reed begins research that ultimately defeats the deadly disease yellow fever. In 1917 The first troops of the American Expeditionary Force arrive in France during World War I. In 1919 The first issue of the New York Daily News is published. In 1925 Charlie Chaplin's classic comedy, "The Gold Rush," premieres at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. In 1934 President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Federal Credit Union Act, establishing Credit Unions. In 1944 The Republican National Convention opens in Chicago with a keynote speech by California Governor Earl Warren. In 1945 The United Nations charter is signed in San ...