On This Day - July 23
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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...
1885: President Ulysses S. Grant Passed Away
The Civil War general and 18th President of the United States died at age 63 after a battle with throat cancer. His leadership helped preserve the Union—and his memoirs, completed just before his death, are considered a literary classic.
1967: The Detroit Riot Erupted After a Police Raid
Violence broke out after a police raid on an unlicensed bar in Detroit’s Black community. The unrest lasted five days, resulting in 43 deaths and thousands of arrests. It became a defining moment in the civil rights era and a flashpoint for the growing Black Power movement.
1973: President Nixon Refused to Release Watergate Tapes
In a dramatic turn during the Watergate scandal, President Richard Nixon defied a subpoena and refused to turn over tape recordings from the Oval Office. The move intensified calls for accountability and ultimately led to his resignation the following year.
1996: US Women’s Gymnastics Team Struck Gold
At the Atlanta Summer Olympics, the "Magnificent Seven" earned the U.S. its first-ever gold medal in women’s team gymnastics. The victory was sealed by Kerri Strug’s legendary vault—performed on an injured ankle—that captivated the nation.
1999: Eileen Collins Made Space History
When NASA launched the space shuttle Columbia, Eileen Collins became the first woman to command a space shuttle mission. Her leadership marked a major milestone in spaceflight and gender equality.
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!
