Category Archives: History

Here are 10 interesting events that took place on July 24th throughout history: 1567: Mary, Queen of Scots, abdicates the Scottish throne – Amid political and religious turmoil, Mary Stuart is forced to abdicate in favor of her infant son, James VI. 1701: Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac founds Detroit, Michigan – The French explorerContinue reading “This Day in History: July 24th”

Here are ten interesting events that took place on July 19th throughout history: 64 AD: The Great Fire of Rome begins during the reign of Emperor Nero, devastating much of the city and leading to accusations that Nero himself started the fire. 1553: Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days’ Queen, is deposed and Mary IContinue reading “This Day in History: July 19th”

Here are 10 interesting events that took place on July 14th throughout history: 1789: The Storming of the Bastille – The French Revolution begins as Parisian revolutionaries storm the Bastille, a medieval fortress and prison, marking a significant event in the overthrow of the French monarchy. 1798: The Battle of the Pyramids – French forcesContinue reading “This Day in History: July 14th”

Here are 10 interesting events that took place on July 13th throughout history: 1793: French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated by Charlotte Corday in his bathtub in Paris. 1863: The New York City draft riots begin, sparked by public opposition to conscription during the American Civil War. 1923: The Hollywood Sign is officially dedicated inContinue reading “This Day in History: July 13th”

here are 10 interesting events that took place on July 12th throughout history: 70 CE: The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. 927 CE: King Constantine II of Scotland, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, EaldredContinue reading “This Day in History: July 12th”

Here are ten interesting events that took place on July 11th throughout history: 1302: The Battle of the Golden Spurs occurs in present-day Belgium, where Flemish militia successfully defeat French knights. 1533: Pope Clement VII excommunicates England’s King Henry VIII after he annuls his marriage to Catherine of Aragon. 1796: The United States takes possessionContinue reading “This Day in History: July 11th”

Here are ten interesting events that took place on July 4th throughout history: 1776: The United States Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress, proclaiming the independence of the American colonies from British rule. 1802: The United States Military Academy at West Point was established in New York. 1826: Founding Fathers ThomasContinue reading “This Day in History: July 4th”

Here are ten interesting events that took place on July 3rd throughout history: 1608: The city of Quebec is founded by French explorer Samuel de Champlain, establishing one of the oldest European settlements in North America. 1775: General George Washington takes command of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 1863:Continue reading “This Day in History: July 3rd”