Henry III Assassinated
August 1, 1589, King Henry III of France was stabbed by an assassin.
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Medicare and Medicaid Begins
July 30, 1965, LBJ signed two landmark pieces of legislation into law: Medicare and Medicaid.
14th Amendment Goes Into Effect
July 28, 1868, the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution officially went into effect.
A Wild Hare
July 27, 1940, Warner Brothers released the Looney Tunes animated short film A Wild Hare.
Executive Order 9981
July 26, 1949, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981
Grant Named General of the Army of the United States
July 25, 1866, Ulysses S Grant was named General of the Army of the United States.
Mata Hari Trial Begins
July 24, 1917, the trial of Mata Hari began.
Robinson Inducted in Hall of Fame
July 23, 1962, Jackie Robinson was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Wellington Defeated at Salamanca
July 22, 1812, the Duke of Wellington suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Salamanca.
Scopes Trial Ends
July 21, 1925, the John Scopes came to an end.