Indiana Jones was born July 1, 1899, and his middle name is Walton (Lucas’s middle name). It is also mentioned that he had a sister called Suzie who died as an infant of fever, and that he eventually has a daughter and grandchildren who appear in
Sometimes, even when you’ve carefully read a book and tried to follow all the intricacies of which character did what and when, you just can’t quite put the whole thing together. That goes double for a novel like The Great Gatsby, which uses literary devices
Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.
As we celebrate the highly unofficial yet universally beloved Forrest Gump Day on july, let’s take a stroll down memory lane and revel in the sheer awesomeness this blockbuster brought to our town and the world.
Every year on July 5th, we celebrate International Bikini Day, commemorating the anniversary of the introduction of the bikini in 1946 by French designer Louis Réard.
Sylvester Stallone, born on July 6, 1946, is a well-known name in Hollywood. He rose to fame with his exceptional acting skills and unique storytelling. Best known for his roles in the “Rocky” and “Rambo” series, Stallone’s journey from a struggling actor to a global star inspires many.
The Running of the Bulls occurs every July 7th-14th in Pamplona, Spain. 6 Spanish fighting bulls, along with 6 steer, run from the Corrales de Santo Domingo to Pamplona’s Plaza de Toros bullfight arena. Over 1 million spectators watch
After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.
Ron Burgundy, a prominent anchor, enjoys his success amidst the male-driven industry of the news industry. However, everything changes when Veronica, an ambitious reporter, comes into the picture.
At today’s day, on 10 July 1856, in Smiljan, Nikola Tesla was born, and that day was proclaimed as the Day of Science in the Republic of Serbia. Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was without a doubt one of the greatest world inventors having in mind that our everyday
On July 11, 2013 “Sharknado” first aired on the SyFy Channel! Directed by Anthony C. Ferrante and written by Thunder Levin. It tells about a waterspout that lifts sharks out of the ocean and deposits them in Los Angeles
Night of Nights is an annual event held on the 12th of July by the Maritime Radio Historical Society (MRHS) to commemorate the history of maritime radio.
Captain Trips, a man-made virus created by the United States Military on taxpayer dollars, killed all but a handful of the humans, dogs, guinea pigs, horses and
SpongeBob SquarePants is a fictional character and the protagonist of Nickelodeon’s eponymous American animated television series. Voiced by Tom Kenny, he is characterized by his optimism and childlike attitude.
On July 15, 1799, the Rosetta Stone, a key to deciphering ancient Egyptian scripts, was found at Fort Julien in the Nile Delta during the Napoleonic campaign in Egypt.
National Cherry Day, celebrated on July 16, was established as a day to raise awareness of Britain’s cherries. During the 20th century, Britain lost 90% of its cherry orchards. Following the wars, cherry orchards were planted over with more vital crops to
David Michael Hasselhoff (born July 17, 1952), nicknamed “The Hoff”, is an American actor, singer, and television personality. He has set a Guinness World …
Diesel was born Mark Sinclair on July 18, 1967, in Alameda County, California, where his mother was also born, though later moved to New York City with his fraternal twin brother, Paul. His mother, Delora Sherleen Vincent (née Sinclair), is an astrologer.
Musa and his entourage arrived at the outskirts of Cairo in July 1324. They camped for three days by the Pyramids of Giza before crossing the Nile into Cairo on 19 July. While in Cairo, Musa met with the
New Horizons has a total of 40 deep-sea creatures in all. In the Northern Hemisphere, 24 sea creatures can be caught in July, 3 of which are new in July and 1 will leave after July. In the Southern Hemisphere, 20 sea creatures
Barbieis a 2023 fantasy comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig from a screenplay she wrote with Noah Baumbach. Based on the eponymous fashion dolls by Mattel, it is the first live-action Barbie film after numerous animated films and specials. Starring Margot Robbie as
Famed game show host Alex Trebek was born to parents George Trebek, a Ukrainian immigrant, and his wife Lucille, who was French-Canadian. with special powers
On this day in 2011, Amy Winehouse was found dead in her home in the Camden neighborhood of London. The cause of her death was determined to be accidental alcohol poisoning.
Time Bandits is a fantasy adventure television series created by Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Waititi, based on characters from the 1981 film of the same directed by Terry Gilliam. The series premiered on July 24, 2024, on Apple TV+.
On July 25th, we celebrate one of the most classic and beloved culinary pairings: wine and cheese. National Wine and Cheese Day is a tribute to the harmonious marriage of these two delicacies, inviting us to indulge in the ric
The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday’s drawing has climbed to $331 million after no one won the jackpot on Friday.The winning numbers were drawn just after 11 p.m. ET on Friday and we will have the results below.
July 27th is Bugs Bunny Birthday. This iconic rabbit will turn 83 years old! On that day back in 1940, he made his debut in his own cartoon, from being a simple and unnamed rabbit in a Porky Pig Cartoon in 1938 to the official mascot for Warner Bros.
On July 28, 1978, National Lampoon’s Animal House, a movie spoof about 1960s college fraternities starring John Belushi, opens in U.S. theaters.
Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act on this day in history, July 29, 1958. The legislation established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
The 25th of March is the date of the downfall of the Lord of the Rings (Sauron) and the fall of Barad-dûr. It’s as simple as that! As the 25th is obviously a fixed date, we suggest that local events could be held on the weekend prior or after to then if that’s more convenient.
Notably, Harry’s birthday, July 31, coincides with Rowling’s own – a charming detail that further connects the author to her creation. Key moments in Harry Potter history include: July 31, 1980: The fictional birth date of Harry Potter.
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