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#OnThisDate July 14, 1937: Polar Triumph

Soviet Aviators Make History On July 14, 1937, Flying Nonstop From Moscow To California Over The North Pole—Discover The Flight That Captivated The World.

#OnThisDate July 13, 1863: Blood In Manhattan

Discover How The 1863 New York City Draft Riots Turned Deadly As Protesters Fought Conscription, Sparking Four Days Of Chaos, Violence, And Racial Attacks.

#OnThisDate July 12, 1979: Disco Demolition

Discover What Happened At Comiskey Park On July 12, 1979, When A Disco Promotion Turned Into Chaos And Changed Baseball And Music History Forever.

#OnThisDate July 11, 1970: Missile Gone Wrong

Athena Missile Crashes In Mexico On July 11, 1970 — Discover How A U.S. Test Went Wrong, Sparked A Radioactive Cleanup, And Changed Missile Safety Forever.

#OnThisDate July 10, 1890: Wyoming Joins

Discover How Wyoming Became The 44th State On July 10, 1890—And Why It Made History As The First To Guarantee Women The Right To Vote. Read The Full Story.

#OnThisDate July 9, 1863: Union’s Final Grip

Discover How The Union Captured Port Hudson On July 9, 1863, Splitting The Confederacy And Showcasing The Bravery Of African American Soldiers In Battle.