On This Day - July 13
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...
1787: Northwest Ordinance Shaped America’s Expansion
The US Congress enacted the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, establishing governance for the Northwest Territory and setting the stage for its future states to join the Union.
1861: Union Victory Paved Way for West Virginia
Under General George B. McClellan, Union forces triumphed over Confederate troops in northwestern Virginia—a region that would soon break away to form West Virginia.
1939: Frank Sinatra’s Recording Debut
With trumpeter Harry James backing him, a young Frank Sinatra cut his first single, From the Bottom of My Heart, launching an iconic career.
1942: Birth of a Hollywood Legend
Harrison Ford, the charismatic star of Star Wars and Indiana Jones, was born, destined to become one of cinema’s most beloved rogues.
1985: Live Aid Rocked the World for Famine Relief
The historic Live Aid concert, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, electrified crowds in London and Philadelphia while raising millions for Ethiopian famine relief. An estimated 1.5 billion viewers tuned in globally.
2007: USDA Tackled Honeybee Crisis
Alarmed by colony collapse disorder—a mysterious threat devastating honeybee populations—the US Department of Agriculture unveiled plans to safeguard these vital pollinators and protect agriculture.
2010: George Steinbrenner, Yankees’ Fiery Owner, Died at 80
Controversial New York Yankees principal owner George Steinbrenner, a larger-than-life figure in baseball, passed away, leaving a complex legacy.
2024: Trump Survived an Assassination Attempt
During a Pennsylvania campaign rally, Donald Trump, then the Republican presidential nominee, was wounded in the ear by a gunman but survived the attack.
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