Today:
1793: Jean-Paul Marat, a radical French revolutionary leader, was assassinated by Charlotte Corday
1863: New York City draft riots began, protesting against the draft for the Civil War.
1923: The Hollywood sign was officially dedicated in the hills above Hollywood, Los Angeles. It originally read “Hollywoodland.”
1930: The first FIFA World Cup, the world’s premier soccer tournament, kicked off in Uruguay.
1939: Frank Sinatra made his recording debut.
1960: Senator John F. Kennedy was nominated for the presidency at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles.
1967: Race riots erupted in Newark, New Jersey, leading to the deaths of 26 people over five days.
1977: A 25-hour blackout hit New York City, leading to widespread looting and violence.
1985: The Live Aid benefit concerts were held in London and Philadelphia to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine.
2016: Pokémon Go was released in Japan, sparking a global phenomenon and significant increase in mobile gaming.
30 American Heritage Events: #13
Reconstruction Era (1865-1877)
The period after the Civil War focused on rebuilding the South and integrating freed slaves.