A Brief History This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on July 4th.  For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event. Digging Deeper On July 4, 1776, The United States Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress. On July 4, 1881, Tuskegee Institute opened, beginning a glorious history of educating mostly African American students. On July 4, 1910, heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson, an African-American, knocked out former champion Jim Jeffries, a white man, to become the premier boxer in the world. On…

A Brief History On July 4, 1881, Tuskegee Institute opened, beginning a glorious history of educating mostly African American students.  Known as an Historically Black College or University, Tuskegee is known for the name of the “Tuskegee Airmen” of World War II fame, Black American pilots that proved to be as good or better than any other pilots in the world. Digging Deeper Originally known as Tuskegee Normal School for Colored Teachers, Tuskegee is now known as Tuskegee University, a top-notch school in many areas.  The school boasts 2600 students and counts among its past students successful people in all…

A Brief History This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on July 3rd.  For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event. Digging Deeper On July 3, 1863, the Army of the Potomac fought a defensive battle against the Army of Northern Virginia at the Pennsylvania town of Gettysburg. On July 3, 1890, Idaho was admitted to the Union as the 43rd US State. On July 3, 1940, the Royal Navy (on purpose) pounded a French fleet moored at the Algerian port of Mers-el-Kebir, sinking three…

A Brief History On July 3, 1996, Prime Minister John Major of the United Kingdom made an announcement most Scots would find long overdue.  Major announced that the Stone of Scone would be returned to Scotland after being held in England since 1296. Digging Deeper Not to be confused with the delicious breakfast pastry, the stone gets its name from Scone Abbey in Scone, Scotland, where the red sandstone block once resided.  A sacred relic, the stone has been used in the coronation ceremonies of Scottish, English, and British monarchs.  It has a cross carved on it and metal rings…

A Brief History This article presents a chronological list of notable events that happened on July 2nd.  For each date below, please click on the date to be taken to an article covering that date’s event. Digging Deeper On July 2, 1776, The Thirteen British Colonies voted to declare themselves independent from the crown. On July 2, 1777, Vermont became the first territory in what had just (kind of) become the United States to abolish slavery. On July 2, 1816, a French sailing ship, the Méduse, struck bottom off the coast of Mauritania, dooming the vessel. On July 2, 1937,…