July 15th has proven to be a very important date throughout history! From space engineering to incredible discoveries, there is maybe more to learn about this date in time than you imagine – and don’t worry, we’re here to take you through the most important titbits on the table. Keep reading for the full lowdown on July 15th!
On this day
1The First Crusade made its way to Jerusalem.
In 1099, the First Crusade finally reached the city of Jerusalem. The Crusaders proceeded to launch an assault on the city and its inhabitants. It was the last day of what’s become known as the Siege of Jerusalem across history.
2The Rosetta Stone was found!
In 1799, soldiers found the fabled Rosetta Stone in the village of Rosetta, Egypt, hence the name! It was found by French soldier Pierre-François Bouchard, amid Napoleon Bonaparte’s Egyptian campaign.
3Boeing was founded.
In 1916, right in the middle of World War I, the Boeing Company was founded! The company was founded in Seattle, Washington, and to this day, they continue to produce some of the world’s best-known and best-loved passenger planes.
4The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project took off!
In 1975, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project took place – it was the first-ever dual US-Soviet space mission, which ended in a successful docking between an American Apollo spacecraft and a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft.
5Twitter took flight!
Microblogging social media mainstay, Twitter, first launched on this day back in 2006. Evan Williams, Biz Stone, and Jack Dorsey launched the platform, eventually resulting in a user base of more than 300 million people.
Special Days Falling on July 15th
You didn’t actually think that July 15th was all about the history, did you? We’re right in the middle of summer! Today should also be about celebrating and having fun! With that in mind, here are some of the best special days you’ll want to mark today.
World Youth Skills Day
With continued global worry over employment rates both in the developing and developed worlds, today marks an important occasion for us all to think about our children’s skills and personal fulfilment. Today, many people volunteer for children-first organizations, and take time out with their own children to explore their skills and dreams. It’s a date that’s officially marked by the UN, too.
The Democracy and National Unity Day of Turkey
Today marks an important day for Turkish nationals, as it commemorates the deaths of those who fought for democracy against President Erdoğan in 2016. The military coup that strove to overthrow the government resulted in the deaths of 259 people, with at least 2,500 others injured. Today, many people will be thinking of those who lost their lives, and will read further into Turkish history to learn more about its political system.
Pet Fire Safety Day
Fire safety in general is a must, but for our fuzzy and fluffy family members, it’s not easy to communicate what to do if a blaze takes hold! Today is all about learning about what you can do to keep your cats, dogs, and other pets safe and in the event of an emergency, and what to do to get them free and in the clean air if a fire starts. If you’re a responsible pet owner, you’ll want to spend more than a few minutes today checking out the must-dos!
This month in history
The Battle of Gettysburg finally ended! In 1863, this pivotal battle ended during the American Civil War, resulting in the Union’s victory.
Famous Birthdays on July 15th
- Johann Christoph Ritcher, German composer, and organist, born 1700
- Maggie L. Walker, African-American teacher and businesswoman, born 1867
- Nina Salaman, British poet, author, translator, and suffragette, born 1877
- Forest Whitaker, American actor and director, born 1961
- Eddie Griffin, American comedian, born 1968
If you were born on July 15th…
…you’re a Cancer! You are a great friend, a loyal colleague, and a devoted partner. But once you’ve been scorned, you don’t forget it! At least, not for a while!
Cancers are reliable and fun to be around when the working day’s over and done with. However, you do also have a habit of being a little mysterious!
Learn more about Cancers from our Cancer fact file!
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