Japan and US Agree to Trade
Tuesday July 29, 2003
The 19th century in American History was one of increased global relations and imperialism. On July 29, 1858, the United States gained trade and diplomatic privileges with Japan through the ... Read More
Panama Canal Opened
Saturday July 12, 2003
On July 12th, 1920, the Panama Canal was officially opened by Woodrow Wilson even though it had been in use since 1914. The canal was begun in 1881 and ... Read More
Birthday of John D. Rockefeller
Tuesday July 8, 2003
Founder of Standard Oil, John D. Rockefeller was born on this day, July 8th, 1839. He was known by some as a 'robber baron' and by others as a ... Read More
Celebrating the 4th
Friday July 4, 2003
Even though Independence Day is celebrated in the United States on July 4th, the resolution of independence actually passed the Philadelphia Convention on July 2nd. The 4th was the day ... Read More
Vietnam Reunified
Wednesday July 2, 2003
After a 22 year division under the Geneva Convention in 1954, North and South Vietnam were finally reunified on July 2, 1976. The US involvement in the Vietnam Conflict caused ... Read More
Death of Harriet Beecher Stowe
Tuesday July 1, 2003
Harriet Beecher Stowe was the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. This groundbreaking book revealed the terrible conditions for many of the slaves in the South. It was abhorred ... Read More