July 31 Trivia, Fun Facts and Pop Culture HistoryJuly 31 History Highlights1790 – The United States Patent Office opened1792 – The cornerstone of the first US Federal Building was laid, the Philadelphia Mint1948 – Idlewild Field in New York, New York International Airport (later renamed John F. Kennedy International Airport) was dedicated.July 31, 1980 Birthday […]
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July 16 Trivia, Fun Facts and Pop Culture HistoryJuly 16 ObservancesJuly 16 is Guinea Pig Appreciation Day, World Snake Day, National Corn Fritter Day, National Fresh Spinach Day, and National Personal Chef Day. World Snake Day and Guinea Pig Appreciation Day sharing a calendar date is either ironic or a reminder that the food chain
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The Best Week Ever (for Movies): July 1982In pop culture’s long and winding timeline, a few rare weeks seem touched by cinematic magic. The first week of July 1982 was one of them. Movie theaters were packed with films that would go on to shape decades of storytelling—sci-fi thrillers, heart-wrenching family dramas, gritty action, and
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Jimmy Carter – Crisis of Confidence Malaise SpeechGood evening.This is a special night for me. Exactly 3 years ago, on July 15, 1976, I accepted the nomination of my party to run for President of the United States. I promised you a President who is not isolated from the people, who feels your pain, and
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