Browsing: July 19

A Brief History This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on July 19th.  For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event. Digging Deeper On July 19, 64 AD, the Roman night was interrupted by the beginning of what became known as The Great Fire of Rome. On July 19, 1588, during the Anglo-Spanish War’s Battle of Gravelines, the ultimately doomed Spanish Armada was sighted in the English Channel. On July 19, 1814, Samuel Colt was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and although he lived only to…

A Brief History On July 19, 1977, the first ever Global Positioning System, GPS, signal was received in Cedar Rapids, Iowa courtesy of Navigation Technology Satellite 2, ushering in an era that prevents fumbling around with intricately folded maps while trying to drive a car.  Today, we look at some nominees for the greatest inventions of the 20th Century, and you are welcome to make your own nomination to the list. Digging Deeper The Airplane, 1903. Tetanus Vaccine, 1924. Television, 1927, though disputed. Electronic Computer, 1943 or 1937. Silly Putty, 1943. Microwave Oven, 1945. Oral Contraceptive Pill, 1950, came to…

A Brief History Classical music fans in Northeast Ohio, here is your chance to “win” one of two family four packs of tickets for The Kent Blossom Music Festival’s third concert on Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 at the Ludwig Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m.  If you are interested in this opportunity, please email admin@historyandheadlines.com with your full name and a subject of “Kent Blossom Music Festival Giveaway Opportunity for 7/19 Concert.”  I will determine the two “winners” based on whoever messages me first and follows the instructions above.  You will receive a reply from me if you are one of the…

A Brief History On July 19, 64 AD, the Roman night was interrupted by the beginning of what became known as The Great Fire of Rome. Digging Deeper The fire started in the Circus Maximus where Romans held chariot races.  It spread and burned for 6 days before Romans could bring the blaze under control, but as often happens, the flames reignited and a larger blaze began!  3 more days of flames, and two thirds of Rome was burned to the ground. Emperor Nero blamed the Christians, and began a program of repression against Christians, but many of his enemies…

A Brief History On July 19, 2019, as our nation celebrates National Daiquiri Day, that wonderful concoction with Rum and fruit juices, usually served over ice or as a “frozen” drink, we reflect on those other liquid refreshments that are also named after a place.  Previously we discussed “10 Favorite Foods and Drinks Named After a Place” and today we do it again, but this time limited to fluid libations.  (On that previous list we mentioned Champagne, Pilsner/Pilsener Beer, Bourbon Whiskey and Scotch Whisky.) Digging Deeper 10. Long Island Iced Tea. How many drinks from New York could you name…