Browsing: July 14

A Brief History This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on July 14th.  For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event. Digging Deeper On July 14, 1789, Scottish explorer Sir Alexander Mackenzie finally reached the mouth of the river named later after him, a failed attempt to find a route to the Pacific Ocean. On July 14, 1791, a buddy of Benjamin Franklin triggered a series of riots in England eponymously named “The Priestly Riots.” On July 14, 1881, the outlaw known as Billy the…

A Brief History On July 14, 1791, a buddy of Benjamin Franklin triggered a series of riots in England eponymously named “The Priestly Riots.” Digging Deeper English scientist and polymath, adept in the ways of chemistry, electricity, philosophy, theology, grammar, politics and education, he even invented carbonated water.  His main crime in the eyes of English traditionalists was supporting the ongoing French Revolution, especially in regard to religion, with “reason” replacing much of the religious tenets of more mystical themes and his dissent against the Church of England. Not only did Priestly support the French Revolution, he had also been…

A Brief History Adventure dramedy fans, here is your chance to be among the first in Cleveland, Ohio to see Don’t Make Me Go on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 7:00PM!  For your chance to watch a virtual screening, please log on to http://amazonscreenings.com/DMMGhistoryheadlines.  The link is good for the first 50 people who click on it. Digging Deeper In Don’t Make Me Go, when single father Max (John Cho) discovers he has a terminal disease, he decides to try to cram all the years of love and support he will miss with his teenage daughter Wally (Mia Isaac) into the…

A Brief History On July 14, 1938, Howard Robard Hughes, Jr. defied death and danger by flying his Lockheed 14 Super Electra around the world in a record time of 81 hours. Despite his great wealth, Hughes flew as a test pilot on airplanes under development and in record setting attempts, risking his wealthy life in the process. Throughout history there have been rich people that take seemingly unnecessary chances with their lives either for the thrill of the event or because they are doing what they love. Today we list some of those risk taking wealthy dare devils. Digging…

A Brief History On July 14, 1789, Scottish explorer Sir Alexander Mackenzie finally reached the mouth of the river named later after him, a failed attempt to find a route to the Pacific Ocean.  The Mackenzie River is the longest river in Canada, and is the second longest North American river system (to the Mississippi), flowing for 1080 miles into the Arctic Ocean.  Here we list 5 North American Rivers Named After a Person.  Since most rivers are not named after people, those that are drop off considerably in size/length after those listed here. Digging Deeper 1. Mackenzie River. Born in…