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TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1922, U.S. swimmer Johnny Weissmuller set a world record by swimming the 100-meter freestyle in just 58.6 seconds, becoming the first … Continue reading Tuesday, July 9, 2024

MONDAY, JULY 8, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1948, the first Porsche car, the 356 “No. 1” Roadster, took its first road test. The car was hand-built, and … Continue reading Monday, July 8, 2024

SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2024 Happy Sunday! On this date in 1898, the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution officially annexing the Hawaiian Islands. It became the Territory of Hawaii in … Continue reading Sunday, July 7, 2024

SATURDAY, JULY 6, 2024 Happy Saturday! On this day in 1785, the Continental Congress established the dollar as the official currency of the newly established United States, paving the way … Continue reading Saturday, July 6, 2024

FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1996, Dolly the cloned sheep was born, the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell. Dolly lived until … Continue reading Friday, July 5, 2024

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1884, the completed Statue of Liberty was formally presented to the U.S. ambassador in a ceremony in Paris, France, commemorating … Continue reading Thursday, July 4, 2024

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1775, two weeks after the Continental Congress appointed him commander in chief, George Washington formally took command of the Continental … Continue reading Wednesday, July 3, 2024

TUESDAY, JULY 2, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1937, Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in route to Howland Island. Noonan was … Continue reading Tuesday, July 2, 2024

MONDAY, JULY 1, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg began and lasted until July 3. It was a turning point for the Union in … Continue reading Monday, July 1, 2024

SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2024 Happy Sunday! On this date in 1859, French acrobat Charles Blondin crossed Niagara Falls on a tightrope, becoming the first person known to accomplish the feat. … Continue reading Sunday, June 30, 2024