10/07 IN HISTORY

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 July 10th has been a date marked by significant events throughout history, spanning across politics, science, and social change. Here's a look at some notable occurrences:

Lady Jane

Major Historical Events:

  • 1553: Lady Jane Grey Proclaimed Queen of England. Her reign was famously short, lasting only nine days, as public support quickly shifted to Mary Tudor.

  • 1832: President Andrew Jackson vetoes the re-charter of the Second Bank of the United States. This was a pivotal moment in American financial history, illustrating Jackson's strong opposition to centralized banking and his expansion of presidential power.

  • 1893: First successful open-heart surgery performed. Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, a pioneering Black surgeon, successfully sutured a cardiac wound, a groundbreaking medical achievement at Provident Hospital in Chicago.

  • 1925: The Scopes "Monkey" Trial begins. This highly publicized trial in Dayton, Tennessee, pitted science (the teaching of evolution) against religious belief, capturing national attention.

  • 1940: The Battle of Britain begins. Germany's Luftwaffe launched its first major bombing raids against the UK, marking the start of a crucial air campaign during World War II that would last for months.

  • 1943: Allied invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky) begins. Allied forces landed on Sicily, marking the beginning of the liberation of Europe from Axis control in World War II.

  • 1962: Telstar, the first commercial communications satellite, is launched. This revolutionized global communication by transmitting the first live television signals and telephone conversations across the Atlantic.

  • 1973: The Bahamas gains independence from Britain. After three centuries of British colonial rule, the Bahamas became an independent nation within the Commonwealth.

  • 1985: Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior ship is bombed. French intelligence agents bombed the environmental organization's flagship in Auckland Harbour, New Zealand, killing one crew member. The act caused a major international incident.

  • 1991: Boris Yeltsin is sworn in as the first elected president of the Russian Republic. This event was a significant step in Russia's transition away from Soviet rule.

Other Notable Events & Birthdays:

  • 1776: The statue of King George III is pulled down in New York City, symbolizing American defiance during the Revolution.

  • 1890: Wyoming becomes the 44th state to join the United States.

  • 1913: Death Valley, California, records the highest temperature ever in the U.S. at 134°F (57°C).

  • 1985: Coca-Cola announces it will resume selling "old formula Coke," renaming it "Coca-Cola Classic" after public outcry over "New Coke."

  • 1856: Nikola Tesla, the influential Serbian-American physicist and engineer, was born.

  • 1871: Marcel Proust, the renowned French writer, was born.

  • 1943: Arthur Ashe, the groundbreaking African-American tennis player, was born.

  • Arthur Ashe

This date illustrates how a single day can be a nexus for diverse historical developments, from major political shifts and scientific breakthroughs to cultural moments and individual achievements.

_ITANGISHAKA ALAIN PAULIN

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