Amelia Earhart Day
Amelia Earhart Day is celebrated on July 24th each year to honor the birthday of the famous aviator Amelia Earhart. She was born on July 24, 1897, and became a pioneering figure in aviation, known for her courage, determination, and trailblazing achievements. Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and set numerous other aviation records. Her mysterious disappearance in 1937 during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe remains one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history.
Tequila Day
Tequila has a rich history and cultural significance in Mexico and has gained worldwide popularity. On Tequila Day, enthusiasts celebrate by enjoying various types of tequila, such as blanco, reposado, añejo, and extra añejo. Activities might include tequila tastings, learning about the production process, and making cocktails like margaritas, palomas, or tequila sunrises.
July 24th has seen a number of significant events throughout history.
Events
1534: French explorer Jacques Cartier lands in Canada, claiming the territory for France.
1701: Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac establishes Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, which later becomes Detroit, Michigan.
1823: Chile abolishes slavery, becoming one of the first nations in the Americas to do so.
1911: American explorer Hiram Bingham rediscovers Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca city in Peru, bringing it to international attention.
1923: The Treaty of Lausanne is signed, establishing the boundaries of modern Turkey.
1937: The first live, nationwide television broadcast takes place in the United States, featuring President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
1959: The Kitchen Debate occurs between U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev in Moscow.
1969: Apollo 11, the first manned mission to land on the moon, safely returns to Earth.
1998: Russell Eugene Weston Jr. opens fire in the United States Capitol building, killing two police officers.
Births
1783: Simón Bolívar, South American revolutionary leader who played a key role in the independence of several Latin American countries from Spanish rule.
1802: Alexandre Dumas, French writer known for classics like “The Three Musketeers” and “The Count of Monte Cristo.”
1897: Amelia Earhart, American aviation pioneer and author, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
1936: Ruth Buzzi, American actress and comedian, best known for her work on the television show “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.”
1949: Michael Richards, American actor and comedian, famous for his role as Kramer on the television sitcom “Seinfeld.”
1964: Barry Bonds, American former professional baseball left fielder, considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
1969: Jennifer Lopez, American singer, actress, dancer, and producer, also known as “J.Lo,” a major figure in the entertainment industry.
1982: Anna Paquin, Canadian-born New Zealand actress, known for her roles in “The Piano,” for which she won an Academy Award, and the “X-Men” series.
Deaths
1862: Martin Van Buren, the 8th President of the United States (1837-1841).
1885: Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States (1869-1877) and Union general during the American Civil War.
1969: Witold Gombrowicz, Polish writer and playwright, known for his novels and plays that explore philosophical and existential themes.
1980: Peter Sellers, British actor and comedian, famous for his roles in “The Pink Panther” series and “Dr. Strangelove.”
1986: Fritz Albert Lipmann, German-American biochemist and Nobel Prize laureate, known for his discovery of coenzyme A.
2012: John Atta Mills, President of Ghana (2009-2012).
