On This Day - July 27
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...
1909: Wright Brothers’ Military Plane Made History
Wilbur and Orville Wright successfully completed one of the final test flights for their military aircraft, paving the way for its sale to the US Army Signal Corps.
1919: Chicago Race Riot Erupted Over Racial Segregation
Violence broke out in Chicago after a Black teenager was attacked and drowned in Lake Michigan for swimming in a whites-only section, sparking days of deadly unrest.
1921: Medical Miracle—Insulin Was Discovered
Surgeon Frederick Banting and student Charles Best made a groundbreaking discovery by isolating insulin at the University of Toronto, revolutionizing diabetes treatment worldwide.
1940: Bugs Bunny Made His Official Debut
Warner Bros. released A Wild Hare, the first Looney Tunes cartoon to feature Bugs Bunny as we know him—wisecracking, carrot-chomping, and fully formed.
1974: House Began Nixon's Impeachment
The House Judiciary Committee voted to impeach President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal, leading to his historic resignation weeks later.
1996: Terror Struck the Atlanta Olympics
A pipe bomb exploded in Centennial Olympic Park, killing one and injuring over 100—marking the first terrorist attack at the Games since Munich in 1972.
2003: Comedy Legend Bob Hope Passed at 100
Beloved entertainer Bob Hope, famous for his quick wit and decades of USO tours, died at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of laughter.
2017: Sam Shepard, Iconic Playwright, Died at 73
The celebrated writer and actor, known for his gritty, genre-blending plays about the American West, passed away, leaving an indelible mark on theater and film.
Do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
