On This Day – July 19
Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let’s look back at some of the most significant moments in American history that happened on this day, starting with…
1848: The First US Women’s Rights Convention Opened
In Seneca Falls, New York, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott launched a pivotal gathering that demanded equal rights for women, including the right to vote, planting the seeds of the American suffrage movement.
1881: Sitting Bull Surrendered to US Forces
After years of resistance, the Lakota Sioux leader surrendered at Fort Buford, Montana, marking the end of major Native American armed resistance in the northern Plains.
1910: Cy Young Won His 500th Game
The legendary pitcher notched his 500th win, still a Major League Baseball record, and led the Cleveland Naps to victory over the Washington Senators in 11 innings.
1920: Babe Ruth Broke His Own Home Run Record
Ruth smashed his 30th homer of the season, surpassing his own record from the previous year. He ended the season with 54, only to break it again the following year.
1922: Johnny Weissmuller Broke the One-Minute Barrier
The swimmer and actor Johnny Weissmuller became the first person to swim 100 meters freestyle in under a minute, clocking in at 58.6 seconds.
1941: Tom and Jerry Got Their Names
The cat-and-mouse duo debuted their official names in the cartoon The Midnight Snack, kicking off decades of animated antics.
1950: Yankees Signed Their First Black Player
Elston Howard became the first Black player signed by the New York Yankees. He was later named the American League’s MVP in 1963.
1984: Geraldine Ferraro Made US Political History
Ferraro officially joined the Democratic ticket as the first woman nominated for Vice President by a major American political party.
1995: Clueless Hit Theaters
The beloved teen rom-com loosely based on Jane Austen’s Emma debuted, making Alicia Silverstone a '90s icon.
2007: Mad Men Debuted on AMC
The stylish, brooding drama about 1960s Madison Avenue premiered, launching a golden age of television and Jon Hamm’s career as Don Draper.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
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