On July 15...


196th day of year with 169 days left (Numerology = 4)
Happy Birthday to:
In 1573, Inigo Jones, London, architect (restored St Paul's Cathedral)
In 1606, Rembrandt van Rijn, Leiden Netherlands, painter (Night Watch)
In 1638, Giovanni Buonaventura Viviani, composer
In 1700, Johann Christoph Richter, composer
In 1701, Pierre Joubert, became oldest known Canadian (113 y 124 d at death)
In 1704, August Gottlieb Spangenberg, founder of Moravian Church in N America
In 1779, Clement Clarke Moore, US, author ('Twas the Night Before Xmas)
In 1796, Thomas Bulfinch, mythologist (Bulfinch's Mythology)
In 1798, Charles H Bell, Comm (Union Navy), died in 1875
In 1802, John Barnett, composer
In 1808, Henry Cole, promotor (Great Exhibition of 1851)
In 1808, Henry Edward Manning, cardinal/archbishop (Westminster)
In 1812, Benno Adam, animal painter
In 1817, John Fowler, English engineer (London Metropolitan Railway)
In 1818, Heinrich Esser, composer
In 1848, Vilfredo F D Pareto, Italian economist/sociologist
In 1849, Moritz Heuzenroeder, composer
In 1850, Francesca Xavier Cabrini, [Mother Cabrini], 1st US saint
In 1856, Owen Dunell, cricketer (South Africa's 1st Test captain)
In 1864, Marie Tempest, [Marie Susan Etherington], actress (Yellow Sands)
In 1865, Alfred Charles William Harmsworth, 1st viscount Northcliffe
In 1867, Maggie Mitchell Walker, 1st woman bank director/philanthropist
In 1870, Ernest Walker, composer
In 1872, Jos‚ Enrique Rod¢, Montevideo Uruguay, writer (Motivos the Proteo)
In 1875, Frank "Pop" Morgenweck, basketball hall of famer (elected 1962)
In 1875, Jean van den Eeckhoudt, Belgian painter
In 1878, Willem Paerels, Neth/Belgian painter/graphic artist
In 1884, Enrique Soro Barriga, composer
In 1889, Marjorie Rambeau, SF Calif, actress (Primrose Path, Torch Song)
In 1892, Walter Benjamin, German literature critic/writer
In 1893, Enid Bennett, Australia, silent film actress (Skippy, Hairpins)
In 1898, Noel Gay, [Richard Moxon Armitage], composer
In 1898, Norman Demuth, composer
In 19--, Mark McMurtry, rock bassist (Every Mother's Nightmare-Hard to Hold)
In 1901, Pyke F C Koch, Dutch surrealistic painter (Dolores' Breakfast)
In 1902, Jean Rey, Belgium, pres of European Commission (1967-70)
In 1902, Raymond Hackett, NYC, husband of Blanche Sweet/actor (Faithless Lover)
In 1905, Dorothy Fields, lyricist (I'm in the Mood for Love)
In 1906, Edmund Davies, British lord of appeal
In 1907, Paterson Fraser, British air marshal
In 1909, Enid Kathleen Hutchinson, adult educationalist
In 1909, Isabel Jewell, Shoshone WY, actress (Ceiling Zero, Arousers)
In 1909, John Cochrane, South African cricket pace bowler (one Test 1931)
In 1910, Ronald Binge, composer
In 1911, Juliet Pannett, English portrait painter
In 1911, Lord Shackelton, explorer/govt minister
In 1913, Murvyn Vye, Quincy Mass, actor (Bob Cummings Show)
In 1913, Ralph Hammond Innes, English author
In 1915, Alexander Durie, vice president (British AA)
In 1915, Ron Smith, union leader (British Postal Workers)
In 1916, George Maduro, Antillian resistance fighter (Willemsorde/Madurodam)
In 1917, Robert Conquest, English author (Back to Life)
In 1918, Lord Buxton of Alsa, CEO (ITV)
In 1919, Iris Murdoch, Dublin Ireland, novelist (Severed Head, Unicorn)
In 1920, Eldon Rudd, (Rep-R-AZ, 1977- )
In 1920, Ruthven Wade, British Air Chief marshal
In 1921, Jack Hamilton Beeson, composer
In 1922, Jef Houthuys, chairman Belgian labor union (ACV 1968-87)
In 1922, Jeffrey Benson, CEO (600 group)
In 1922, Jiri Lederer, Czechoslovakia, journalist/dissident
In 1924, David Cox, warden (Nuffield College, Oxford)
In 1924, Jeremiah A Denton, (Sen-R-AL, 1981-86)
In 1925, Phil Carey, Hackensack NJ, actor (Asa Buchanan-One Life to Live)
In 1926, John Arthur Neill Lambert, composer
In 1926, John Graham, British ambassador to NATO
In 1927, Ann Jellicoe, theater director/playwright (Knack)
In 1927, Carmen Zapata, NYC, actress (Hagen, Viva Valdez, Man & the City)
In 1929, Larry Lamb, newspaper editor
In 1930, Charles Kelly, chief constable (Staffordshire England)
In 1931, Clive Cussler, writer (Raise The Titantic, Sahara)
In 1931, Eugene Louw, South African minister of Internal affairs
In 1932, Nina Van Pallandt, Copenhagen Denmark, actress (American Gigolo)
In 1933, Frederico Davia, opera singer
In 1933, James Ball, economist
In 1933, Julian Bream, guitarist
In 1934, Harrison Birtwhistle, Accringto Lancashire, composer (Trombeau)
In 1934, Simon Gournlay, president (British National Farmer's Union)
In 1935, Alex Karras, Gary Ind, NFLer (Detroit Lions)/actor (George-Webster)
In 1935, Ken Kercheval, Wolcottville Ind, actor (Cliff Barnes-Dallas)
In 1936, Marion Roe, MP (C)
In 1938, Carmen Callil, publisher
In 1938, Enrique Figuerola Camue, Cuba, 100m runner (Olympic-silver-1964)
In 1939, Haseeb Ahsan, Pakistani cricket off-spinner (12 Tests 1958-62)
In 1939, Patrick Wayne, LA Calif, actor (Rounder, Shirley, Beyond Atlantis)
In 1939, Ronald Hadfield, chief constable (West Midlands England)
In 1939, William David Hellerman, composer
In 1941, Geoffrey Burgon, composer
In 1942, Henry McCubbin, MEP (Labour)
In 1942, Philip R Sharp, (Rep-D-Indiana, 1975- )
In 1943, Diligenti quintuplets, Buenos Aires, Argentina
In 1943, Jocelyn Burnell, astronomer
In 1944, Jan-Michael Vincent, Denver, actor (Hooper, Tribes, Buster & Billie)
In 1944, Millie Jackson, Thompson Ga, model/singer (Get it out 'cha system)
In 1945, Gene Upshaw, NFL offensive tackle (Oakland Raider)
In 1945, Peter Lewis, LA Calif, rock guitarist/vocalist (Moby Grape)
In 1946, Hassabal Bolkiah Mu'izzadin Waddaulah, sultan of Brunei
In 1946, Linda Ronstadt, Tucson Az, singer (Dif Drum)/actress (Pir of Penzance)
In 1948, Enrique Basilio, hurler, 1st lady to light Olympic flame (Mexico-1968)
In 1949, John Arthur Casken, composer
In 1949, Kerry Short, Vineland Ont, Canad Tour golfer (Highland Amat-1981, 84)
In 1949, Trevor Horn, rock producer (Buggles-Video Killed, Yes, Frankie)
In 1949, WiIlliam Faure, producer
In 1950, Alan Hurst, cricketer (Australian pace bowler 1974-79)
In 1951, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, wrestler/actor (Predator, Running Man)
In 1952, David Bell, horse trainer
In 1952, David Pack, rocker (Ambrosia)
In 1952, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, (Rep-R-Florida)
In 1952, Jeff Carlisi, rock guitarist (38 Special)
In 1952, Jesse Ventura, [James Janos], wrestler/actor (mayor-Brooklyn Pk-MN)
In 1952, Jill Long, (Rep-D-Indiana)
In 1952, Larken Collins, rocker (Rossington-Collins Band)
In 1953, Cathy Larmouth Torrance Calif, playmate (Jun, 1981)
In 1953, Franklyn Seales, St Vincent, actor (Dexter-Silver Spoons)
In 1953, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, president of Ha‹ti (1991, 1994- )
In 1953, John Denham, MP (Labour)
In 1954, Boris Polak, Israel, Men's 50M Free Rifle 3 Positions (Oly-20-1996)
In 1956, Joe Satriani, rocker
In 1956, Kathy Kreiner, Canada, giant slalom (Olympic-gold-1976)
In 1956, Toshihiko Seko, Japanese runner (world record 25/30 km)
In 1957, Kate Kellaway, critic
In 1958, Daniel Bruce Forsman, Rhinelander WI, PGA golfer (1992 Buick Open)
In 1960, Alexander W Dunlap, Honolulu Hawaii, astronaut
In 1960, Kim Alexis, Lockport NY, model (Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover)
In 1960, Willie Aames, Newport Beach Ca, actor (8 is Enough, Paradise, Zapped)
In 1961, Forest Whitaker, Longview TX, actor (Bloodsport, Platoon, Stakeout)
In 1961, Lolita Davidovich, actress (Blaze, Jungle2Jungle)
In 1962, Brigitte Nielsen, Eisinore Denmark, actress (Red Sonja, Rocky IV)
In 1963, Joe Phillips, NFL defensive tackle (KC Chiefs)
In 1963, Shari Headley, Brooklyn NY, actress (Mimi Reed-All My Children)
In 1963, Steve Thomas, Stockport Eng, NHL left wing (NJ Devils)
In 1964, Leonard Stabb, actor (Hunter Guthrie-One Life to Live, Guiding Light)
In 1965, Kirt Manwaring, Elmira NY, catcher (SF Giants)
In 1965, Scott Livingstone, Dallas TX, infielder (SD Padres, Det Tigers)
In 1966, Irene Jacob, actress (Red, Othello)
In 1966, Kristoff St John, NYC, actor (Adam-Generations, Young & Restless)
In 1966, Rickey Foggie, CFL quarterback (Hamilton Tiger Cats)
In 1967, Carnell Lake, NFL strong safety (Pitts Steelers)
In 1969, Christina Novak, Miss Arizona USA (1996)
In 1969, John Crotty, NBA guard (Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trailblazers)
In 1969, Johnny Scott, CFL defensive tackle (BC Lions)
In 1969, Lorenzo Williams, NBA center (Wash Wizards, Dallas Mavericks)
In 1969, Peter Ciavaglia, Albany NY, US hockey forward (Olympics-1994)
In 1969, Richard Fletcher Pride III, Tuscaloosa AL, PGA golfer (1994 Fed Exp)
In 1970, Julian Paynter, Australian 5k runner (Olympics-96)
In 1970, Stephen Howard, NBA forward (Seattle Supersonics)
In 1971, Dean Panaro, Knoxville Tenn, diver (Olympics-96)
In 1971, Eric Lacroix, Montreal, NHL left wing (LA Kings)
In 1971, Ernest Dye, NFL tackle (Arizona Cardinals)
In 1971, James Baldwin Jr, Southern Pines NC, pitcher (Chic White Sox)
In 1972, Khalid Reeves, NBA guard (Dallas Mavericks, NJ Nets)
In 1973, Brian Austin Green, Van Nuys Cal, actor (David-Beverly Hills 90210)
In 1973, Donald Willis, WLAF corner (Amsterdam Admirals)
In 1974, Janice Bremner, Burlington Ontario, synchro swimmer (Olymp-silver-96)
In 1976, Rebecca Snyder, Grand Junction Colo, air pistol (Olympics-1996)
In 1981, Alecia Ingram, Knoxville Tenn, gymnast (alt-Olympics-96)

Sorry to see these people go:
In , Constantius II, emperor of Byzantium, dies at 37
In 1085, Robert Guiscard, Duke of Apulia & Calabria, dies at 70
In 1274, John F Bonaventura, Ital/French theologist/dominican/saint, dies
In 1291, Rudolf I, King of Germany & Holy Roman Empire, dies
In 1381, John Ball, English priest/ideologist of Boer uprising, hanged
In 1411, Johannes Parvus, [Jean Petit], French theologist, dies
In 1416, John, Duke of Berry, captain of Paris, dies
In 1417, Willem J Eggert, financier (W E Center, Purmerend), dies
In 1609, Annibale Carracci, painter, dies
In 1685, James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, illegitimate son of Charles 2, executed
In 1738, Alexander Voznitsyn, Rus Naval officer converted to Judaism, executed
In 1738, Antonio Maria Pacchioni, composer, dies at 84
In 1738, Baruch Leibov, converted Russian Naval officer to Judaism, executed
In 1751, John Wilson, botanist, dies
In 1765, Charles Andrew Vanloo, painter, dies
In 1782, Farinelli, Italian singer, dies at 77
In 1782, Robert Wainwright, composer, dies at 33
In 1784, Johan B Straub, South German sculptor, dies
In 1789, Jacques Duphly, composer, dies at 74
In 1798, Gaetano Pugnani, composer, dies at 66
In 1810, Jean-Baptiste Rey, composer, dies at 75
In 1839, Winthrop Mackworth Praed, politician/poet, dies
In 1854, Wincenty Studzinski, composer, dies at 39
In 1856, Margaretha J de Neufville, author (The Kidnap), dies at 81
In 1857, Carl Czerny, Austrian pianist/composer, dies at 66
In 1862, David Emanuel Twiggs, US Confederate gen-mjr (Monterrey), dies at 72
In 1865, Reinier C Bakhuizen van de Brink, Dutch historian, dies at 55
In 1868, William Thomas Morton, dentist (1st to use ether), dies
In 1869, A J Hayne, black captain of Arkansas militia, assassinated
In 1876, Aleksander Fredro, Polish comedy writer (Zemstra), dies at 82
In 1881, William "Billy the Kid" Bonney, shot by sheriff Pat Garrett at 21
In 1883, Tom Thumb, famous small person (40"), dies of a stroke at 44
In 1885, Rosal¡a de Castro, Spanish writer, dies at 48
In 1890, Gottfried Keller, writer, dies at 70
In 1904, Anton Pavlovich Chechov, Russian writer (Uncle Vanya), dies at 44
In 1910, Dani‰l Kinet, auto racer/1st Belgian flyer, dies
In 1912, Francisco Lazaro, Portuguese marathon runner (Olympics), dies at 21
In 1915, Ludwik Grossman, composer, dies at 80
In 1929, Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, playwright/poet, dies
In 1930, Leopold von Auer, Hungarian/US violinist, dies
In 1933, Irving Babbitt, US writer (Democracy & Leadership), dies at 67
In 1934, Jules Renkin, Belgian PM (1931-32), dies
In 1935, Alfred Archer, cricketer (England batsman in one Test 1899), dies
In 1935, Pieter WA Cort van de Linden, Dutch premier (1913-18), dies at 89
In 1937, Walter Gay, artist, dies
In 1939, Johon Mellanby, physiologist, dies
In 1939, Percy Scott Worthington, architect, dies
In 1940, Donald Calthrop, dies at 52
In 1940, Robert Wadlow, world's tallest man (8'11.1"), dies at 32
In 1942, Denis Moloney, cricketer (during WW II 3 Tests for NZ 1937), dies
In 1947, Henry Kolker, dies at 76
In 1948, John J Pershing, [Black Jack], US general (Mexico, WW I), dies at 87
In 1952, Julia Lennon, John Lennon's mother dies in a car accident
In 1957, George Cleveland, actor (Grampa-Lassie), dies at 74
In 1957, Marie C of Zeggelen, author (Dessajongen), dies at 87
In 1958, Julia Lennon, mother of Beatle John, dies in an auto accident
In 1958, Nuries-Said, Iraqi soldier/statesman, assassinated, dies
In 1959, Ernest Bloch, Swiss/US composer (Macbeth), dies at 78
In 1959, Peter A Egge, Norwegian writer (The Dream), dies
In 1960, Lawrence Mervil Tibbett, baritone, dies after surgery at 63
In 1968, Lura Anson, dies in Woodland at 76
In 1969, Peter Van Eyck, dies after long illness at 56
In 1971, Guy Wilkerson, dies of cancer at 71
In 1975, Charles Weidman, US dancer/choreographer (Fables for Our Time), dies
In 1976, Paul William Gallico, writer, dies at 78
In 1977, Konstantin Fedin, writer, dies
In 1980, Eddie Jackson, comedian (Jimmy Durante Show), dies at 84
In 1980, Henri Martelli, composer, dies at 85
In 1982, Donald Beard, cricketer (4 Tests for NZ 1952-56), dies
In 1982, Wendy Caulfield, 1st Green River victim, found near Seattle
In 1983, Eddie Foy Jr, actor (Eddie-Fair Exchange), dies of cancer at 78
In 1986, Benny Rubin, actor/comedian (Benny Rubin Show), dies at 87
In 1986, Florence Halop, actress (Florence-Night Court), dies at 63
In 1987, Alfie Bass, actor (Moonraker, Are You Being Served), dies at 66
In 1987, Jack O'Hagan, cricketer/composer (Our Don Bradman), dies
In 1988, Eleanor Estes, author (Ginger Pye, Moffats), dies at 82
In 1990, Alison Leggatt, actress (Day of Triffids, Cows), dies at 86
In 1990, Margaret Mary Lockwood, actress (Man in Grey, Wicked Lady), dies at 73
In 1990, Troy Dixon, rapper (Trouble T-Roy of Heavy D), dies at 22 of a fall
In 1991, Bert Convy, actor (Snoop Sisters, Win Lose or Draw), dies at 57
In 1992, Henk van der Molen, guitarist/composer/writer (Martine Bijl), dies
In 1993, David Brian, US actor (Damned Don't Cry, Fort Worth), dies at 78
In 1994, Jeanne Bieruma Oosting, Dutch painter/illustrator, dies
In 1995, Eddie J Bush, golf professional, dies at 83
In 1995, Willie George "Bill" Woodruff Sr, vocalist, dies at 66
In 1996, Dana Hill, actress (Vacation), dies at 32
In 1997, Alan Charig, paleontologist (Carl Sagan of BBC), dies at 70
In 1997, Gianni Versace, designer, shot to death by Andrew Cunanan at 50

Events
In 1099, 1st Crusaders capture & plunder Jerusalem
In 1205, Pope Innocent III states Jews are doomed to perpetual servitude &
In 1205, subjugation due to crucifixion of Jesus
In 1307, Duke Henrik van Karinthi‰ chosen king of Bohemia
In 1410, Battle of Tannenburg-Teutonic Knights vs King Ladislas II of Poland
In 1500, "Blood Wedding" of Astorre Baglione & Lavinia Colonna in Perugia
In 1500, Duke Albrecht of Saxon beats Friese rebellion
In 1500, family Baglione massacre
In 1501, Explorer Pedro Cabral back in Lisbon
In 1524, Emperor Karel I bans German national synode
In 1538, Peace talks between Karel & King Fran‡ois I
In 1662, England's King Charles II charters Royal Society in London
In 1755, French ambassador recalled from London
In 1779, US troops under Gen A Wayne conquer Ft Stony Point, NY
In 1783, 1st steamboat, Pyroscaphe, 1st run in France
In 1787, Parliament of Paris banished to Troyes
In 1795, "Marseillaise" becomes French national anthem
In 1806, Zebulon Pike began his journey to explore the Southwest
In 1808, French marshal Joachim Murat becomes king of Naples
In 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte captured
In 1815, Napoleon surrendered & is later exiled on St Helena
In 1830, 3 Indian tribes, Sioux, Sauk & Fox, signs a treaty giving the US
In 1830, most of Minnesota, Iowa & Missouri
In 1840, England, Russia, Austria & Prussia signs Quadruple Alliance
In 1850, John Wisden bowls all 10 South batsmen, North v South at Lord's
In 1856, Natal forms as a British colony separate from Cape Colony
In 1862, CSS Arkansas vs USS Cardondelet & Queen of the West engage at Yazoo R
In 1863, Pres Davis orders service duty for confederate army
In 1864, Troop train loaded with Confederate prisoners collided with a
In 1864, coal train killing 65 & injuring 109 of 955 aboard
In 1867, SF Merchant's Exchange opens
In 1869, Margarine is patents by Hippolye M‚ga-MouriŠs for use by French Navy
In 1870, Georgia becomes last confederate to be readmitted to US
In 1870, Hudson's Bay & Northwest Territories transferred to Canada
In 1870, Manitoba becomes 5th Canadian province & NW Territories created
In 1876, Baseball's 1st no-hitter, St Louis' George W Bradley no-hits Hartford
In 1888, Bandai volcano (Japan) erupts for 1st time in 1,000 years
In 1890, A Charlois discovers asteroid #294 Felicia
In 1893, Commodore Perry arrives in Japan
In 1900, President Steyn/General De Law escape Brandwater Basin
In 1901, NY Giant Christy Mathewson no-hits St Louis, 5-0
In 1902, Ranjitsinhji scores 180 before lunch, for Sussex v Surrey
In 1904, 1st Buddhist temple in US forms, Los Angeles
In 1906, Republic museum opens Rembrandt hall in Amsterdam
In 1909, Ty Cobb hits 2 inside-the-park HRs
In 1911, 46" of rain (begining 7/14) falls in Baguio, Philippines
In 1912, British National Health Insurance Act goes into effect
In 1914, Mexican president Huerta flees with 2 million pesos to Europe
In 1916, 22.22" (56.4 cm) of rain falls in Altapass NC (state record)
In 1916, Boeing Co (Pacific Aero) formed by William Boeing in Seattle Wash
In 1918, 2nd Battle of Marne began during WW I
In 1920, Ruth ties his record of 29 HRs in a season
In 1922, 1st duck-billed platypus publicly exhibited in US, at NY zoo
In 1922, 26th US Golf Open: Gene Sarazen shoots a 288 at Skokie CC in Ill
In 1923, 27th US Golf Open: Bobby Jones shoots a 296 at Inwood CC in NY
In 1923, Italian parliament accepts new constitution
In 1926, VPRO (Free thinking Protestant Radio Broadcast) forms
In 1927, 62nd British Golf Open: Bobby Jones shoots a 285 at St Andrews
In 1929, 1st airport hotel opens-Oakland Ca
In 1932, President Hoover cuts own salary 15%
In 1933, Wiley Post began 1st solo flight around world
In 1936, Dutch 2nd Chamber agree to temporarily increase defense budget
In 1937, Buchenwald Concentration Camp opens
In 1937, Japanese attack Marco Polo Bridge, invade China
In 1938, Arthur Fagg completes 244 & 202 in the same cricket game for Kent
In 1939, Clara Adams (NYC) is 1st woman to complete round world flight
In 1940, 1st betatron placed in operation, Urbana, Il
In 1940, Nazi occupiers seize library of IISG Amsterdam
In 1941, Florey & Heatley present freeze dried mold cultures (Penicillin)
In 1942, 1st deportation camp at Westerbork, Jews sent to Auschwitz
In 1942, Dutch Jews invoked for "Labor camps"
In 1944, Greenwich Observatory damaged by WW II flying bomb
In 1945, 27th PGA Championship: Byron Nelson at Morraine CC Dayton Ohio
In 1946, British North Borneo Co transfers rights to British crown
In 1948, Alcoholic Anonymous founded in Britain
In 1948, Pres Truman nominated for another term (Phila)
In 1949, "Miss Liberty" opens at Imperial Theater NYC for 308 performances
In 1949, Czech tennis stars Jaroslav Drobny & Vladimir Cernik, defect to US
In 1949, WBTV TV channel 3 in Charlotte, NC (CBS) begins broadcasting
In 1950, K Reinmuth discovers asteroid #1750 Eckert
In 1952, 1st transatlantic helicopter flight begins
In 1952, Gerald D Lascelles (under English princess Mary) weds Angela Dowding
In 1954, 110øF (43øC) at Balcony Falls, Virginia (state record)
In 1954, 1st coml jet transport plane built in US tested (Boeing 707)
In 1954, KOCO TV channel 5 in Oklahoma City, OK (ABC) begins broadcasting
In 1954, WBOC TV channel 16 in Salisbury, MD (CBS/NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
In 1955, WNDU TV channel 16 in South Bend, IN (NBC) begins broadcasting
In 1956, Beverly Hanson/Kathy Cornelius wins LPGA Hot Springs Golf Invitational
In 1956, Iharos runs world record 10k (28:42.8)
In 1957, Dutch Super Constellation crashes near New Guinea, 56 die
In 1957, US performs nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site
In 1958, Pres Eisenhower sends US troops to Lebanon; they stay 3 months
In 1958, US marines deployed in Lebanon
In 1960, Balt Orioles' Brooks Robinson goes 5 for 5 including the cycle
In 1961, "Donnybrook!" closes at 46th St Theater NYC after 68 performances
In 1961, 90th British Golf Open: Arnold Palmer shoots a 284 at Royal Birkdale
In 1961, Spain accept equal rights for men & women
In 1962, Algeria becomes member of Arab League
In 1962, Mickey Wright wins LPGA Milwaukee Golf Open
In 1962, Neth & Indonesia accord over New-Guinea
In 1963, KAIT TV channel 8 in Jonesboro, AR (ABC) begins broadcasting
In 1963, Paul McCartney is fined œ17 for speeding
In 1964, Barry M Goldwater (Sen-R-Az) nominated for president by Republicans
In 1965, "Mariner IV" sends back 1st pictures of Mars
In 1965, Athanassiades Novas succeeds Papandreo as premier of Greece
In 1967, "Sweet Charity" closes at Palace Theater NYC after 608 performances
In 1967, LA Wolves beat Wash Whips 6-5 in OT to be United Soccer Ass champs
In 1967, Roberto DeVicenzo of Argentina wins golf's British Open
In 1967, USSR performs nuclear Test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk USSR
In 1968, "One Life to Live" premieres on TV
In 1968, Commercial air travel begins between US & USSR
In 1968, France performs nuclear Test at Muruora Island
In 1968, NJ Americans moved to Comack & become NY Nets (ABA)
In 1968, Soap opera "One Life To Live" premieres
In 1969, Cincinnati Red Lee May hits 4 HRs in a doubleheader
In 1969, Rod Carew ties record with his 7th steal of home in a season
In 1970, Denmark beats Italy 2-0 in 1st world female soccer championship
In 1971, Pres Nixon announces he would visit People's Rep of China
In 1972, 101st British Golf Open: Lee Trevino shoots 278 at Muirfield Gullane
In 1972, Sandra Palmer/Jane Blalock wins Angelo's Four-Ball Golf Championship
In 1973, Calif Angel Nolan Ryan 2nd no-hitter beats Detroit Tigers, 6-0
In 1973, Carole Jo Skala wins LPGA George Washington Golf Classic
In 1973, Paul Getty III kidnapped
In 1973, Ray Davies, announces retirement from Kinks then attempts suicide
In 1973, Willie McCovey becomes 15th to hit 400 HRs
In 1974, Military coup on Cyprus: archbishop/president Makarios flees
In 1975, 46th All Star Baseball Game: NL wins 6-3 at County Stadium, Milwaukee
In 1975, All star MVP: Bill Madlock (Pitts Pirates) & John Matlock (NY Mets)
In 1975, Apollo 18 launched (will rendezvous with Soyuz)
In 1975, Soyuz 19 & Apollo 18 launched; rendezvous 2 days later
In 1976, 36-hr kidnap of 26 school children & their bus driver in Calif
In 1978, 107th British Golf Open: Jack Nicklaus shoots a 281 at St Andrews
In 1979, 34th US Women's Open Golf Championship won by Jerilyn Britz
In 1979, Morarji Desai resigns as premier of India
In 1980, Johnny Bench hits his 314th HR as a catcher breaks Yogi Berra's record
In 1982, Body of Wendy Caulfield, 1st Green River victim, found near Seattle
In 1982, Columbia flies to Kennedy Space Center via Dyess AFB, Texas
In 1982, Senate confirms George Shultz as 60th sec of state by vote of 97-0
In 1983, 8 killed, 54 wounded, by Armenian extremists bomb at Orly, France
In 1983, Linda Ronstadt debuts as Mabel in "Pirates of Penzance"
In 1984, 39th US Women's Open Golf Championship won by Hollis Stacy
In 1984, John Lennon releases "I'm Stepping Out"
In 1985, Deborah Carthy-Deu, of Puerto Rico, crowned 34th Miss Universe
In 1986, 57th All Star Baseball Game: AL wins 3-2 at Astrodome, Houston
In 1986, All star MVP: Roger Clemens (Boston Red Sox)
In 1987, Boy George barred from British TV show, he may be a bad influence
In 1987, John Poindexter testifies at Iran-Contra hearings
In 1987, State of siege ends in Taiwan
In 1990, 45th US Women's Open Golf Championship won by Betsy King
In 1991, France performs nuclear Test at Muruora Island
In 1991, Sandhi Ortiz-DelValle is 1st woman to officiate a men's pro
In 1991, US troops leave northern Iraq
In 1991, basketball (USBL) game, game between New Haven Skyhawks & Phila Spirit
In 1992, Pope John Paul II hospitalized for 3 weeks to have tumor removed
In 1993, J B Child discovers asteroid #7780
In 1994, Gyula Horn sworn in as premier of Hungary
In 1994, Israel & Jordan agree to talks in Wash DC on July 25th
In 1994, NJ Nets Derrek Coleman accused of rape in Detroit
In 1994, Sonia O'Sullivan runs 3K (8:21.64)
In 1995, Birmingham Barracudas 1st CFL home game (vs Hamilton)
In 1995, Jews take Jerusalem
In 1995, Northern Virginia begins using new area code 540
In 1996, After 2,216 consecutive games at shortstop, Cal Ripkin goes to 3rd
In 1996, MSNBC begins Microsoft internet-NBC TV
In 1996, Prince Charles & Princess Di sign divorce papers
In 1996, Southern Mexico hit with 6.5 earthquake

Holidays
[Brunei] Sultan's Birthday
[Japan] Bon Festival/Feast of Lanterns/Black Ship Day (1853)
[Pakistan] Mohammed's Ascension

Observances
In 0718, [Zen] Obon (3 day festival to honour the dead) at Daitokuji in Kyoto
In 1015, [Luth] Commemor of Vladimir, 1st Christian ruler of Russia
In 1024, [Old RC] Feast of St Henry II, Holy Roman emperor (1014-24)
In 1274, [RC] Commemoration of St Bonaventure, bishop/confessor/doctor
[Anglican] St Swithin's Day
[Christian] Feast of St Athanasius of Naples
[Christian] Feast of St Barhadbesaba
[Christian] Feast of St David of Munktorp
[Christian] Feast of St Donald
[Christian] Feast of St Edith of Polesworth
[Christian] Feast of St Pompilio Pirrotti
[Christian] Feast of St Swithin
[Franciscan] Bonaventure, bishop/doctor
[Moslem-Pakistan] Mohammed's Ascension
[RC] (Camillite order) Camillus the Lellis, Ital monastery founder
[RC] Commemoration of Bl Anne Mary Javouhey, French virgin
[RC] Plechelmus, English speaking minister of Willibrord?
[RC] Rosalia, daughter of earl Sinibald/hermits

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