31 July
On July 31, 1990 (or 1991, depending on who you trust), Hagrid arrives to tell Harry Potter he’s a wizard. It is Harry’s 11th birthday. Happy Birthday, Harry Potter! Book … Continue reading “31 July” →
Category: July
30 July
On July 30, 1818, Emily Brontë, English author, is born in the town of Thornton in the United Kingdom. Book Title: Wuthering Heights Book Author: Emily Brontë ISBN Number: 9780141439556 … Continue reading “30 July” →
29 July
On July 29, 1958, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which creates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Happy Birthday, NASA! Book Title: … Continue reading “29 July” →
28 July
On July 28, 1866, Beatrix Potter, English author and illustrator, is born in Kensington, a London borough. Book Title: A Celebration of Beatrix Potter Book Author: Beatrix Potter ISBN Number: … Continue reading “28 July” →
27 July
On July 27, 1995, the Korean War Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C.. Book Title: On Desperate Ground: The Marines at The Reservoir, the Korean War’s Greatest Battle Book … Continue reading “27 July” →
26 July
On July 26, 1928 Stanley Kubrick, American filmmaker, is born in New York City. Book Title: The Extraordinary Image: Orson Welles, Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, and the Reimagining of Cinema … Continue reading “26 July” →
25 July
On July 25, 2010, WikiLeaks publishes classified documents about the War in Afghanistan, one of the largest leaks in U.S. military history. Book Title: Inside WikiLeaks: My Time with Julian … Continue reading “25 July” →
24 July
On July 24, 1802, Alexandre Dumas, French novelist, is born in Villers-Cotterêts, France. Book Title: The Count of Monte Cristo Book Author: Alexandre Dumas ISBN Number: 9781587263460 Sign up LA … Continue reading “24 July” →
23 July
On July 23, 1829, in the United States, William Austin Burt patents the typographer, a precursor to the typewriter. Tom Hanks loves typewriters. Book Title: Uncommon Type Book Author: Tom … Continue reading “23 July” →
22 July
On July 22, 1993, levees near Kaskaskia, Illinois rupture, forcing the entire town to evacuate by barges operated by the Army Corp of Engineers. It is one of the largest … Continue reading “22 July” →