1847 – Brigham Young enters Salt Lake Valley. Brigham Young and Mormon pioneers arrived in what is now Salt Lake City.
1911 – Machu Picchu brought to international attention. Explorer Hiram Bingham III publicized the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu.
1969 – Apollo 11 returns to Earth. The crew of Apollo 11 safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after the first Moon landing.
🔬 Science & Technology
1969 – Successful conclusion of Apollo 11. The safe return of Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins completed one of humanity’s greatest scientific achievements.
1974 – Watergate tapes ruling. In United States v. Nixon, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ordered President Nixon to release the White House tapes.
🎭 Culture & the Arts
1802 – Alexandre Dumas born. The celebrated French author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo was born.
1987 – The Lost Boys released. The Lost Boys became a cult classic vampire film.
⚽ Sports
1926 – First 24 Hours of Spa endurance race. One of motorsport’s classic endurance races was inaugurated.
2022 – Tour de France concludes. Jonas Vingegaard secured his first Tour de France victory.
