July 2, 1964: President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the most significant civil rights legislation since Civil War Reconstruction. The law prohibited discrimination in public places, set up school integration, and outlawed employment discrimination.  Civil Rights Act (1964) This act, signed into law by…

July 2, 1962: Sam Walton opened his grocery store “Walmart” in Rogers, Arkansas, built on the idea of “the lowest prices anytime, anywhere.” By 1970 Walton’s business became a publicly traded company, and Walmart is now a household name. From humble beginnings.To redefining retail. Sam Walton was a man…

July 2, 1881: President James A. Garfield was only in office for four months before he was shot twice in an assassination attempt. The wound itself wasn’t initially fatal, but the process of removing the bullet led to infections that ultimately caused his death 80 days later. James…

July 1, 1979: The invention of the Walkman, four decades ago, marked the beginning of a cultural revolution that transformed the way we listen to music. This iconic device allowed people to carry their music with them wherever they went, freeing them from the constraints of stationary listening. The…

July 1, 1963:  By categorizing mail based on these codes, the postal service could streamline its operations and improve accuracy and speed in mail delivery. The introduction of ZIP codes revolutionized the postal industry and had a profound impact on businesses and individuals across the nation, ensuring more reliable and…

July 1, 1863: The battle marked a turning point in the Civil War, as the Union successfully defended its position and forced the Confederates to retreat. The Battle of Gettysburg is remembered as a critical moment in American history, where the tide of the Civil War began to shift in…