On this day, July 22, 1587, the first English child is born in America. But she and her mom disappeared prompting a heartbroken grandfather’s long desperate search. What happened? The story is here:
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The Spanish Part 1: First Settlements and Slavery
Spanish Colonization, Potosi , and the Beginning of Slavery in what would become the United States.
Today In History: July 21, 1588, The Spanish Armada
On this day, July 21, 1588, the Opening Event in the History of the United States. The Story is Here:
Today In History: July 20, 1858, Baseball’s First All-Star Game and Admission Fee
On this day, July 20, 1858, blue-collar all-stars launch America’s past-time!
Today In History: July 19, The Rosetta Stone
On this day, July 19, 1899, something is discovered that pushed the frontier of human knowledge further back in time with the help of a non-establishment scholar. The Story is here:
Today In History: July 18, 1940, FDR Nominated for Third Term
On this day, July 18, 1940, a “Voice” from the Chicago Sewers propels FDR to his unprecedented third term.
Review of the Discovery Period
Summing up the Discovery Period of American History from Eric the Red to the Native Americans.
Today In History: July 15, 1806, Zebulon Montgomery Pike
On this day, July 15, 1806, a brave explorer begins a dangerous journey to help his country win the far west and survives; he later helps his country win a war but dies a hero. The story is here:
Today In History: July 14, 1853, Crystal Palace and the World’s Fair
On this day, July 14, 1853, an event opens demonstrating to the world civilization advanced in those first 50 years of the 1800s more than the previous 5000 years. The story is here:
Today In History: July 13, 1787, The Northwest Ordinance
On this day, July 13, 1787, a law is enacted promoting more freedom, enlightenment, and tolerance than any ancient or modern legislator ever produced.