On this day - July 25th 1978 - The first test-tube baby was born
In Vitro Fertilisation, IFV or test-tube baby is a process where an egg is fertilized with sperm outside of the body. Louise Brown was the first test-tube baby to be born. She was born on this day in 1978 in England. Her parents had been trying to conceive for years previous to the successful IFV in November 1977. Several other people have become pregnant using this method ever since and Louise Browns sister was one of them four years later. Robert Edwards won the Nobel prize in medicine in 2010 for developing IFV.
Monday, July 25, 2016
Sunday, July 24, 2016
July 24th
On this day - July 24th 1911 - Manchu Picchu was rediscovered
Manchu Picchu means "Old Peak" and is an Inca Citadell from the 15th century. It is situated over 2000 meters above sea level in Peru. It was abandoned about 100 years after it was built and it was kept a secret from the world until 1911. On this day in 1911 found the American historian Hiram Bingham Manchu Picchu and brought the worlds attention to it. It has since become a popular tourist attraction and a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Manchu Picchu means "Old Peak" and is an Inca Citadell from the 15th century. It is situated over 2000 meters above sea level in Peru. It was abandoned about 100 years after it was built and it was kept a secret from the world until 1911. On this day in 1911 found the American historian Hiram Bingham Manchu Picchu and brought the worlds attention to it. It has since become a popular tourist attraction and a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
July 23
On this day - July 23 1951 - The European Coal and Steel Community was established
The European Coal and Steel Community was an international organization which was established with the aim of uniting European countries. The first members were France, West Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy and Luxembourg. The idea for the organization was first presented by Robert Schuman in 1950. His aim was to "make war not only unthinkable but materially impossible". ECSC established a common market for Coal and Steel among its members. The ECSC was joined by other similar organizations in 1957 and merged with European Economic Community in 1967. It continued to exisits as an independent part of EEC and EU until 2002. ECSC is today considered as one of the forerunner for the European Union (EU).
The European Coal and Steel Community was an international organization which was established with the aim of uniting European countries. The first members were France, West Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy and Luxembourg. The idea for the organization was first presented by Robert Schuman in 1950. His aim was to "make war not only unthinkable but materially impossible". ECSC established a common market for Coal and Steel among its members. The ECSC was joined by other similar organizations in 1957 and merged with European Economic Community in 1967. It continued to exisits as an independent part of EEC and EU until 2002. ECSC is today considered as one of the forerunner for the European Union (EU).
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Friday, July 22, 2016
July 22
On this day - July 22 2011 - The terror attacks in Norway
The terror attacks in Norway was two attacks by a Norwegian right wing extremist, Anders Behring Breivik. He first placed a bomb outside of the government offices in Norway. 8 people were killed and another 200 people injured from the bomb. The terrorist thereafter drove to Utøya where a summer-camp for the youth labor party in Norway was held. He was dressed as a police officer and started shooting the youth on the island. Another 69 people was killed before he was captured. He was later sentenced to 21 years in prison, which can be extended if he is deemed a threat to society. he name is marked in Norway today in memory of all those who lost their lives.
The terror attacks in Norway was two attacks by a Norwegian right wing extremist, Anders Behring Breivik. He first placed a bomb outside of the government offices in Norway. 8 people were killed and another 200 people injured from the bomb. The terrorist thereafter drove to Utøya where a summer-camp for the youth labor party in Norway was held. He was dressed as a police officer and started shooting the youth on the island. Another 69 people was killed before he was captured. He was later sentenced to 21 years in prison, which can be extended if he is deemed a threat to society. he name is marked in Norway today in memory of all those who lost their lives.
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Thursday, July 21, 2016
July 21st
On this day - July 21st 1831 -Leopold I became the first King of Belgium
Leopold I was a German who became the first king of Belgium after the country gained its independence in 1830. He reigned until December 1861. He had previous been asked to become the king of Greece, but declined. He was a wanted king for several countries due to his diplomatic connections to other royal families in Europe. Leopold I was crowned on this day in 1831 and the day is known as the Belgian national day today. He died in 1865 and his son, Leopold II took over as the King of Belgium.
Leopold I was a German who became the first king of Belgium after the country gained its independence in 1830. He reigned until December 1861. He had previous been asked to become the king of Greece, but declined. He was a wanted king for several countries due to his diplomatic connections to other royal families in Europe. Leopold I was crowned on this day in 1831 and the day is known as the Belgian national day today. He died in 1865 and his son, Leopold II took over as the King of Belgium.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
July 20th
On this day - July 20th 1969 - Apollo 11 lands on the moon
Apollo 11 was the first manned spacecraft to land on the moon. The flight had started in Florida on July 16th and was the 5th manned mission from NASA. Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong were the two first people to land on the moon, although the moon-walk wasn't done until 6 hours later, and therefore the next day. Aldrin and Armstrong stayed for 21 and a half hour on the lunar surface. They collected 21.5 kg of moon-material and brought it back to earth for research.
Apollo 11 was the first manned spacecraft to land on the moon. The flight had started in Florida on July 16th and was the 5th manned mission from NASA. Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong were the two first people to land on the moon, although the moon-walk wasn't done until 6 hours later, and therefore the next day. Aldrin and Armstrong stayed for 21 and a half hour on the lunar surface. They collected 21.5 kg of moon-material and brought it back to earth for research.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
July 19th
On this day - July 19th 1903 - Maurice Garin won the first Tour de France
The first tour de France ran from 1st to 19th of July 1903 and was divided into 6 stages. 60 people entered this first competition, but only 21 finished. The first Tour de France was won by the Italian born Maurice Garin. He also won Tour de France in 1904, but was stripped of the title later. It is today not really known why or what happened in the 1904 race.
The first tour de France ran from 1st to 19th of July 1903 and was divided into 6 stages. 60 people entered this first competition, but only 21 finished. The first Tour de France was won by the Italian born Maurice Garin. He also won Tour de France in 1904, but was stripped of the title later. It is today not really known why or what happened in the 1904 race.
Monday, July 18, 2016
July 18th
On this day - July 18th 1925 - Hitler published "Mein Kampf"
Mein Kampf is a book written by Adolf Hitler during his time in prison before the Second World War. Hitler dedicated most of the time in prison to the book, which he dictated and Hezz wrote. The book outlined his ideology and his future plans for Germany. The book was republished in Germany in 2016, for the first time since 1945.
Mein Kampf is a book written by Adolf Hitler during his time in prison before the Second World War. Hitler dedicated most of the time in prison to the book, which he dictated and Hezz wrote. The book outlined his ideology and his future plans for Germany. The book was republished in Germany in 2016, for the first time since 1945.
Sunday, July 17, 2016
July 17th
On this day - July 17th 1918 - The last tsar of Russia was executed
On this day in 1918 was the whole family of Tsar Nicholas II executed. Nicholas II had ruled in Russia between 1894 and his forced abdication in 1917. He was known Nicholas the Bloody by his political enemies. He spent the time between his abdication in 1917 and his execution in 1918 in prison, although he tried to go into exile in UK. On the morning of July 17th in 1918 was the family told to get dressed o they could be brought to safety. A firing squad was waiting for the family in the basement and the whole family was shot and killed, together with four non-members of the family who had chosen to stay with them in their imprisonment.
On this day in 1918 was the whole family of Tsar Nicholas II executed. Nicholas II had ruled in Russia between 1894 and his forced abdication in 1917. He was known Nicholas the Bloody by his political enemies. He spent the time between his abdication in 1917 and his execution in 1918 in prison, although he tried to go into exile in UK. On the morning of July 17th in 1918 was the family told to get dressed o they could be brought to safety. A firing squad was waiting for the family in the basement and the whole family was shot and killed, together with four non-members of the family who had chosen to stay with them in their imprisonment.
Saturday, July 16, 2016
July 16th
On this day - July 16th 1945 - The detonation of the first atomic bomb
During the second world war initiated the US a program called "The Manhattan project". The aim of this project was to develop an nuclear bomb. Kenneth Bainbridge was assigned the task of planning the test already in March 1944. The first bomb to be detonated had the code name Trinity and was detonated on this day in 1945. The nuclear test was conducted in the Jornada del Muerto dessert in New Mexico.
During the second world war initiated the US a program called "The Manhattan project". The aim of this project was to develop an nuclear bomb. Kenneth Bainbridge was assigned the task of planning the test already in March 1944. The first bomb to be detonated had the code name Trinity and was detonated on this day in 1945. The nuclear test was conducted in the Jornada del Muerto dessert in New Mexico.
Friday, July 15, 2016
July 15th
On this day - July 15th 1910- The disease Alzheimer was given its name
Alzheimer, a version of dementia was first discovered and described by Alois Alzheimer and Emil Kraepelin. Alois Alzheimer followed the first identified case of Alzheimer, Auguste Deter, until her death in 1906. He reported on his findings after her death, and 11 similar cases were described in the medical literature over the next few years. Emil Kraepelin was the first to describe the disease as a distinctive disease and he was the one to officially name it Alzheimer disease. Kraepelins finding and descriptions were published in the book "Textbook of Psychiatry" on July 15th 1910.
Alzheimer, a version of dementia was first discovered and described by Alois Alzheimer and Emil Kraepelin. Alois Alzheimer followed the first identified case of Alzheimer, Auguste Deter, until her death in 1906. He reported on his findings after her death, and 11 similar cases were described in the medical literature over the next few years. Emil Kraepelin was the first to describe the disease as a distinctive disease and he was the one to officially name it Alzheimer disease. Kraepelins finding and descriptions were published in the book "Textbook of Psychiatry" on July 15th 1910.
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Thursday, July 14, 2016
July 14th
On this day - July 14th 1789 - Storming of the Bastille
Bastille was an medieval fortress and a prison in Paris, France. The building was was stormed on the evening of July 14th in 1789. The Bastille was stormed because it stood as a symbol of the abuse of the monarchy (Lousi XVI) and the nobility against ordinary people. 99 people died in the attack before the Bastille was captured. Today the storming of Bastille stands as an important historical event in the French Revolution. July 14th is today celebrated as a holiday in France.
Bastille was an medieval fortress and a prison in Paris, France. The building was was stormed on the evening of July 14th in 1789. The Bastille was stormed because it stood as a symbol of the abuse of the monarchy (Lousi XVI) and the nobility against ordinary people. 99 people died in the attack before the Bastille was captured. Today the storming of Bastille stands as an important historical event in the French Revolution. July 14th is today celebrated as a holiday in France.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
July 13
On this day - July 13 2013 - George Zimmerman was found not guilty
17 year old Trayvon Martin was shot dead by George Zimmerman in February 2012 in Florida, USA. Zimmerman volunteered as the neighborhood watch coordinate when the shooting took place. Zimmerman claimed he acted in self defense, but he was the only one of the two with a gun. It took weeks and lots of protests before the case was fully investigated and Zimmerman was arrested. The trial lasted for over a month and Zimmerman was acquitted for second degree murder on this day in 2013. The case created sever controversies and attracted large amounts of media attention. Zimmerman caused media attention again this May when he tried to action away the gun he used to shoot Trayvon Martin.
17 year old Trayvon Martin was shot dead by George Zimmerman in February 2012 in Florida, USA. Zimmerman volunteered as the neighborhood watch coordinate when the shooting took place. Zimmerman claimed he acted in self defense, but he was the only one of the two with a gun. It took weeks and lots of protests before the case was fully investigated and Zimmerman was arrested. The trial lasted for over a month and Zimmerman was acquitted for second degree murder on this day in 2013. The case created sever controversies and attracted large amounts of media attention. Zimmerman caused media attention again this May when he tried to action away the gun he used to shoot Trayvon Martin.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
July 12th
On this day - July 12th 1962 - The Rolling Stones performed their first concert
The Rolling Stones was formed in London in 1962. The band played their first gig at Marquee Club in Oxford street on this day in 1962 under the name "The Rollin' Stones" The band consisted of Jagger, Richards and Jones, Stewart and Dick Taylor at the time. Billy Wyman joined in December and Charlie Watts in Januar 1963. The first Single "Come on" was released by the band in July 1963. Their debut album was released in April 1964 and had the name "The Rolling Stones". The well known logo was introduced in 1971.
The Rolling Stones was formed in London in 1962. The band played their first gig at Marquee Club in Oxford street on this day in 1962 under the name "The Rollin' Stones" The band consisted of Jagger, Richards and Jones, Stewart and Dick Taylor at the time. Billy Wyman joined in December and Charlie Watts in Januar 1963. The first Single "Come on" was released by the band in July 1963. Their debut album was released in April 1964 and had the name "The Rolling Stones". The well known logo was introduced in 1971.
Monday, July 11, 2016
July 11th
On this day - July 11th 1960 - Harper Lee's "To kill a mockingbird" was published
To kill a mockingbird was first published in the US on this day in 1960. It became an instant hit and won a Pulitzer price. The primary themes in the book are racial unjust and destruction of innocence. Harper Lee only published one other book, Go Set a Watchman, during her lifetime. She died in February 2016. To kill a mockingbird was made into an Oscar winning movie in 1962.
To kill a mockingbird was first published in the US on this day in 1960. It became an instant hit and won a Pulitzer price. The primary themes in the book are racial unjust and destruction of innocence. Harper Lee only published one other book, Go Set a Watchman, during her lifetime. She died in February 2016. To kill a mockingbird was made into an Oscar winning movie in 1962.
Sunday, July 10, 2016
July 10th
On this day - July 10th 1991 - Boris Yeltsin takes office
Boris Yeltsin was the first elected president of Russia. He served as the president between 1991 and 1999. He vowed to transform Russia former communist economy to a marked oriented and was very popular candidate when first elected. His popularity diminished by the 1996 election, which he still won. Much of his period as president of Russia was marked by corruption and he resigned in 1999 after massive pressure from the rest of the world. He chose prime minister Vladimir Putin to be his successor.
Boris Yeltsin was the first elected president of Russia. He served as the president between 1991 and 1999. He vowed to transform Russia former communist economy to a marked oriented and was very popular candidate when first elected. His popularity diminished by the 1996 election, which he still won. Much of his period as president of Russia was marked by corruption and he resigned in 1999 after massive pressure from the rest of the world. He chose prime minister Vladimir Putin to be his successor.
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Saturday, July 9, 2016
July 9th
On this day - July 9th 1981 - Donkey Kong is released
The first Donkey Kong is an arcade game by Nintendo where you play as Mario. Mario Bros is actually a spin-off of this game. It also spawned a Donkey Kong series and both it and Mario is one of the most recognised characters from Nintendo. The arcade was a hit and after the initial 2000 units were sold in the US Nintendo started manufacturing in the US. In June 1982 Nintendo had sold 60,000 units and earned 180 million USD. It made Ron Judy and Al Stone millionaires as they worked on straight commission. The current world record is held by Wes Copland and was set on May 5th 2016 with the score 1,218,000.
Friday, July 8, 2016
July 8th
On this day - July 8th 1947 - The Roswell UFO Incident
In 1947 crashed an united states air force surveillance balloon (for nuclear test monitoring) in Roswell, New Mexico. Several people thereafter claimed they had seen an UFO land. The air-force reported that the crash was a surveillance balloon (reported at the time as a weather balloon) and interest diminished until the 1970s when conspiracy theories made interests in the crash surge. It is therefore one of the worlds best known "UFO" incidents.
In 1947 crashed an united states air force surveillance balloon (for nuclear test monitoring) in Roswell, New Mexico. Several people thereafter claimed they had seen an UFO land. The air-force reported that the crash was a surveillance balloon (reported at the time as a weather balloon) and interest diminished until the 1970s when conspiracy theories made interests in the crash surge. It is therefore one of the worlds best known "UFO" incidents.
Thursday, July 7, 2016
July 7th
On this day - July 7th 1928 - The first sliced bread is sold
The first bread to be sliced by a machine and sold that way was in 1928. It was advertised as the greatest forwards step in baking industry since bread was wrapped. The inventor of the bread slicing machine was the american Otto Rohwedder. He built a prototype in 1912, but this was destroyed by fire, but by 1928 had he managed to build a fully working machine. The first commercial use of this machine was on July 7th the same year when a bakery sold sliced bread and had a huge success with it.
The first bread to be sliced by a machine and sold that way was in 1928. It was advertised as the greatest forwards step in baking industry since bread was wrapped. The inventor of the bread slicing machine was the american Otto Rohwedder. He built a prototype in 1912, but this was destroyed by fire, but by 1928 had he managed to build a fully working machine. The first commercial use of this machine was on July 7th the same year when a bakery sold sliced bread and had a huge success with it.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
July 6th
On this day - July 6th 1189- Richard I "The Lionheart" becomes King of England
Richard 1 was the ruler of England from 1189 and until his death in April 1199. The nickname "The Lionheart" was given to him because of his reputation as a great military leader. He had taken control of his own army at the age of 16 and he was a central commander during the third Crusade. Richard 1 was born in England, but spent most of his adult life in France, even after becoming the King. He regarded his kingdom over England mainly as a source for revenue to support his armies. None the less, he was considered a hero by many of his English subjects.
Richard 1 was the ruler of England from 1189 and until his death in April 1199. The nickname "The Lionheart" was given to him because of his reputation as a great military leader. He had taken control of his own army at the age of 16 and he was a central commander during the third Crusade. Richard 1 was born in England, but spent most of his adult life in France, even after becoming the King. He regarded his kingdom over England mainly as a source for revenue to support his armies. None the less, he was considered a hero by many of his English subjects.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
July 5th
On this day - July 5th 1996- Dolly the sheep was cloned
Dolly was the first mammal cloned using the nuclear transfer prosess. She was cloned as a part of a project in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dolly was born on July 5th 1996 and died from a lung disease in 2003. The cloning of Dolly proved that a cell taken from a specific part of the body could recreate a whole individual. The cloning also made Dolly into one of the worlds most famous sheeps. The name Dolly was inspired from the singer "Dolly Parton".
Dolly was the first mammal cloned using the nuclear transfer prosess. She was cloned as a part of a project in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dolly was born on July 5th 1996 and died from a lung disease in 2003. The cloning of Dolly proved that a cell taken from a specific part of the body could recreate a whole individual. The cloning also made Dolly into one of the worlds most famous sheeps. The name Dolly was inspired from the singer "Dolly Parton".
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Monday, July 4, 2016
July 4th
On this day - July 4th 1776 - The US declaration of Independence is adopted
The first 13 states in the US declared itself independent from the UK on this day in 1776. Thomas Jefferson created the first draft of the declaration which was edited by the congress to create the final draft. The text was ratified on July 4th. The day is still being celebrated as the national day of the USA. Happy Independence day, USA!
The first 13 states in the US declared itself independent from the UK on this day in 1776. Thomas Jefferson created the first draft of the declaration which was edited by the congress to create the final draft. The text was ratified on July 4th. The day is still being celebrated as the national day of the USA. Happy Independence day, USA!
Sunday, July 3, 2016
July 3
On this day - July 3 1969- Soviets N-1 Rocket exploded
The explosion of Soviets N-1 rocket is the biggest explosion in the history of space travels. The aim behind the development of the rocket was to send a man to the moon and to compete with Apollo V. It was the second N-1 rocket the soviet tried to launch which created the biggest explosion. It exploded just before liftoff. It took 18 months to rebuild the launch pad.
The explosion of Soviets N-1 rocket is the biggest explosion in the history of space travels. The aim behind the development of the rocket was to send a man to the moon and to compete with Apollo V. It was the second N-1 rocket the soviet tried to launch which created the biggest explosion. It exploded just before liftoff. It took 18 months to rebuild the launch pad.
Saturday, July 2, 2016
July 2
On this day - July 2 1976 - The inauguration of the Unified Vietnam
The republic of Vietnam, also known as South Vietnam was established in 1955 and for the next years was the country divided into South and North Vietnam. The South Vietnam city of Saigon fell to North Vietnam in 1975, which led to a brief period of a provisional government in South. On this day in 1976 was the South and North Vietnam merged into one country as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The country has since implemented economical reforms and has in the last few years been one of the countries in the world with highest growth rates.
The republic of Vietnam, also known as South Vietnam was established in 1955 and for the next years was the country divided into South and North Vietnam. The South Vietnam city of Saigon fell to North Vietnam in 1975, which led to a brief period of a provisional government in South. On this day in 1976 was the South and North Vietnam merged into one country as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The country has since implemented economical reforms and has in the last few years been one of the countries in the world with highest growth rates.
Friday, July 1, 2016
July 1st
On this day - July 1st 1974 - The worlds first female president
Isabel Peron was the third wife of the former president of Argentina, Juan Peron. She served as vice-president of Argentina under his regime, but when he died in june 1974 was Isabel sworn in as the president of Argentina. She served from 1st of July 1974 until 24th of March 1976 and was the first female president of any country in the world. She was overthrown and deported in 1976 and have since lived in Spain, who refuses to extradite her to Argentina, who wants to arrest her for her crimes during her presidency.
Isabel Peron was the third wife of the former president of Argentina, Juan Peron. She served as vice-president of Argentina under his regime, but when he died in june 1974 was Isabel sworn in as the president of Argentina. She served from 1st of July 1974 until 24th of March 1976 and was the first female president of any country in the world. She was overthrown and deported in 1976 and have since lived in Spain, who refuses to extradite her to Argentina, who wants to arrest her for her crimes during her presidency.
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