Happy Prime Day!
Annnnd, Happy Free Slurpee Day!
Before you shop your heart out and get a brain freeze, I give to you Downright Ultimate’s first history lesson:
July 11th Throughout the Years
1798
The United States Marine Corps institution was resurrected by an act of Congress in preparation for the Quasi-War with France.
1900
Charlotte Cooper beat Hélène Prévost to become the 1st female Olympic tennis champion and the 1st individual female Olympic champion in any sport! #girlpower
1914
Babe Ruth made his debut as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and beat the Cleveland Indians 4-3.
1944
Franklin Roosevelt announced that he will run for a fourth term as President of the United States.
1969
David Bowie released the single “Space Oddity” 9 days before Apollo 11 landed on the moon.
1977
The US Medal of Freedom was awarded to Martin Luther King Jr. Coretta King accepted the medal on behalf of her late husband.
1988
Mike Tyson hires Donald Trump as an advisor.
2002
And every year since 7-Eleven offered free small Slurpees to its consumers. Get yours today!!
2007
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix“, the 5th film based on the books by J. K. Rowling was released. Can you believe it’s been 10 years?!
2011
Neptune completes its first orbit since its discovery on September 23, 1846. What a time to be alive……
“I think I’m a trivia nerd. I love to learn about everything. I’m curious.” – Adam Rodriguez
Check out Onthisday.com and history.com for more “this day in history” trivia.
Never stop learning! #becomingultimate
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