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#OnThisDate July 31, 1964: Lunar Vision

Discover How Ranger 7 Captured The First Close-Up Moon Photos On July 31, 1964 — A Historic Breakthrough That Helped Launch The Apollo Lunar Missions.

#OnThisDate July 30, 1956: Trust Codified

Discover Why “In God We Trust” Became The Official U.S. Motto On July 30, 1956 — A Key Moment In Cold War History And American National Identity.

#OnThisDate July 29, 1901: Lands Reassigned

Discover How The 1901 Oklahoma Land Lottery Transformed U.S. Expansion And Displaced Native Tribes — A Pivotal Chapter In American History.

#OnThisDate July 28, 1935: Flying Fortress

Discover The Historic First Flight Of The B-17 Flying Fortress On July 28, 1935 — A Game-Changer In U.S. Air Power And WWII Aviation History.

#OnThisDate July 27, 1909: Flight Confirmed

Discover How Orville Wright’s 1909 Flight For The U.S. Army Changed Aviation History — The First Military Plane, A Bold Test, And A Lasting Legacy.

#OnThisDate July 26, 1971: Rolling On Moon

Discover How Apollo 15 Changed Moon Exploration Forever With The First Lunar Rover, Extended Surface Travel, And Groundbreaking Scientific Discoveries.