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Every Saturday morning we start the weekend with an intentional slow down. A simple way to sip and scroll before your “to do” list starts knocking. We take a look back at events that happened on these days in history before we head out to make new history today. So, grab your favorite sippin’ drink and let’s scroll!
Tomorrow is July 27th, the 208th day of the year.
On this day:
In 1789, the Department of Foreign Affairs was established by the United States Congress.
In 1909, Orville Wright set a record for the longest airplane flight while testing the U.S. Army’s first airplane. He kept the plane aloft for one hour and 12 minutes.
In 1940, Bugs Bunny made his official debut in a Warner Brothers animated cartoon film short.
In 1953, the armistice agreement that ended the Korean War was signed in Panmunjon, Korea. Delegates from North Korea and the United States signed the pact. The U.S. delegates were representing South Korea.
In 1960, Vice President Nixon was nominated for president at the Republican national convention in Chicago.
In 1974, the House Judiciary Committee voted in favor of recommending President Nixon’s impeachment for obstruction of justice in the Watergate case.
In 1976, the United States government approved John Lennon’s request for permanent residency in the country. The former Beatle had battled with government officials over the issue for several years.
In 1986, cyclist Greg Lemond became the first American to win the Tour de France.
in 1990, Zsa Zsa Gabor began serving three days in jail for slapping a police officer.
In 1996, a pipe bomb explosion at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park cast a dark cloud over Olympic Summer games in Atlanta.
In 1998, former White House intern Monica Lewinsky was interviewed by federal prosecutors in an attempt to reach an immunity deal.
In 2003, Lance Armstrong completed his record-tying fifth Tour de France victory. The 31-year-old cancer survivor matched the five straight Tour de France wins by Spain’s Miguel Indurain from 1991-1995.
In 2003, entertainment legend Bob Hope died on this date at the age of 100. For more than a half century Bob Hope was a permanent fixture in the entertainment industry. He is renowned for his work in television, film, radio and books — not to mention this invaluable contributions to the U.S. Armed Forces in providing entertainment to troops overseas in every war from World War II to the Gulf War. Hope died of pneumonia at his home in Tolouca Lake, California with his family at his side.
In 2006, just days after winning the Tour de France, it was widely reported that American cyclist Floyd Landis had tested positive for testosterone. Landis made a dramatic comeback to win the race, finishing 57 seconds ahead of Spaniard Oscar Pereiro in the 17th stage of the race. The 30-year-old cyclist was placed on suspension while another test was analyzed.
In 2007, the long-awaited movie based on Fox’s long running animated sitcom “The Simpsons” opened in theaters nationwide. “The Simpsons Movie” grossed an estimated 71-point-eight-million dollars to top the box office in its opening weekend.
In 2007, two television news helicopters collided over Phoenix, Arizona while covering a car chase. The pilot and a photojournalist from each helicopter were killed in the crash.
In 2012, rock and royalty collided at the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Director Danny Boyle’s production included a segment between Britain’s Queen Elizabeth the Second and James Bond actor Daniel Craig that depicted the Queen parachuting into the Olympic stadium via helicopter, and stunt double, with Craig in tow. The opening also included a tribute to Britain’s industrial and war history and its literary and rock and roll legacy. Sir Paul McCartney capped off the ceremony with a performance of the Beatles classic “Hey Jude.”
In 2015, Boy Scouts of America ended its ban on openly gay leaders and employees.
In 2017, actor and playwright Sam Shephard died at the age of 73.
In 2018, The New Yorker published allegations of sexual misconduct against CBS chairman and CEO Les Moonves.
In 2020, according to congressional historians, Congressman John Lewis became the first black lawmaker to lie in state in the Rotunda in Washington D.C.
In 2021, four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles withdrew from the women’s team final at the Tokyo games, and also missed the individual finals. Biles stated she needed to focus on her mental health issues.
In 2022, “Leave It to Beaver” star Tony Dow died from cancer at age 77.
That brings us here to this day.
Whatever plans you have for your own weekend, here’s hoping there are moments along the way to record on the pages of your own personal history books.
Thanks for stopping by!
