On This Day - August 7
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in history that happened on this day, starting with...
1782: Birth of the Purple Heart
George Washington ordered the creation of the Badge of Military Merit—the first US military decoration. Now known as the Purple Heart, it honors those wounded or killed in service to the nation.
1912: Roosevelt Nominated by the Bull Moose Party
The Progressive Party, popularly called the Bull Moose Party, formally nominated former President Theodore Roosevelt to run for office again, marking one of the most significant third-party bids in American political history.
1948: Alice Coachman Made Olympic History
In London, Alice Coachman soared into the record books, becoming the first Black woman from any country to win an Olympic gold medal. She claimed victory in the high jump, inspiring generations of athletes to come.
1957: Oliver Hardy Passed Away
Comedy legend Oliver Hardy, one-half of the beloved Laurel and Hardy duo, died in North Hollywood, California. His work helped define early Hollywood humor and left a lasting mark on film history.
1978: Love Canal Declared a Health Emergency
President Jimmy Carter declared a federal health emergency in Love Canal, New York, after toxic chemical waste began leaking into homes and schools. It became one of the most notorious environmental disasters in US history.
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!
