On This Day - July 14
Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in America and beyond that happened on this day, starting with...
1798: The Sedition Act Became a Federal Law
Liberty hung in the balance as the Sedition Act was signed into law, representing an unprecedented breach of constitutional protections in America's formative years.
1881: The End of Billy the Kid
Sheriff Pat Garrett shot and killed notorious American outlaw Billy the Kid, bringing an end to the gunslinger’s infamous career.
1912: Birth of a Folk Legend
Woody Guthrie, the iconic American folk singer and songwriter, was born, later becoming a voice for the working class.
1921: A Controversial Verdict
Italian anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were convicted of murder in Massachusetts—a decision that remained hotly debated for decades.
1951: Honoring an American Pioneer
The George Washington Carver National Monument, the first US monument to honor an African American, was dedicated in Missouri.
1968: Hank Aaron’s 500th Homer
Baseball legend Hank Aaron smashed his 500th career home run, cementing his place among the sport’s greatest hitters.
1969: Easy Rider Hit the Big Screen
The counterculture film Easy Rider premiered in US theaters, launching Jack Nicholson to fame and becoming a cultural touchstone.
2013: The Last Telegram
India’s state-run telecom service sent the world’s final telegram, marking the end of a 160-year communication era.
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