July 12, 1984: Democrat Walter Mondale selected Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate in his presidential campaign, making her the first woman ever nominated for the Vice Presidency. Their presidential bid failed, however, and Ronald Reagan, alongside his VP nominee, George H. W. Bush. Geraldine Ferraro American…

July 12, 1862: The highest medal for valor in combat available for members of the U.S. armed forces, the Medal of Honor, was authorized for Navy Sailors and Marines first in 1861. The following year in 1862, it was also authorized for Army Soldiers. Since its establishment, the Medal…

July 12, 1861: At the age of 24, Bill Hickok began his legendary gunslinging career with a gunfight against three men in Nebraska. Reports spread rapidly, exaggerating the story. Harper’s New Monthly Magazine quoted him as saying, “I was wild, and I struck savage blows.” That earned him the…

July 11, 2007: Former Second Lady and First Lady of the United States, Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Johnson, passed away in West Lake Hills, Texas, at the age of 94 after a series of health problems. Lady Bird Johnson served as Second Lady from 1961 to 1963 and as…

July 11, 1914: After throwing a no-hitter in a semi pro game, Babe Ruth was signed by the Baltimore Orioles owner-manager Jack Dunn. After a stellar spring showcase with the Orioles, Dunn sold Ruth, along with two other players, to the Boston Red Sox for $30,000. Babe Ruth started…

July 11, 1804: Founding father and first Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton was mortally wounded by Vice President Aaron Burr during a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. The longtime political rivals were unable to resolve their dispute amicably, leading to the pair meeting on the dueling ground. Alexander…

July 9, 2002: The annual MLB All-Star Game took place, which later became known as the “All-Star Game fiasco.” The game ended in a 7-7 tie after 11 innings, as both teams ran out of available pitchers. This unprecedented result sparked controversy and disappointment among players, fans, and officials,…

July 9, 1862:  Morgan’s Raiders embarked on their raid into Kentucky, having crossed over from Tennessee. They launched an attack on the 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry stationed at a USA garrison. During the assault, the Raiders managed to capture 30 soldiers who were retreating, while also causing significant damage by…

July 9, 1776: On July 9th, in New York, Washington had the Declaration read to his gathered troops. Later that night, the Americans took down a bronze and lead statue of King George III (1738-1820), situated at the Bowling Green’s base on Broadway, symbolizing their defiance. Washington’s own copy…

July 8, 2011: STS-135, the last flight of the orbiter Atlantis, marked the grand finale of the Space Shuttle program. This historic event, documented by NASA, commemorates the culmination of an era in space exploration. The final mission, undertaken by the Space Shuttle Atlantis, was significant in paving the…