1456 – Joan of Arc acquitted. Twenty-five years after her execution, Joan of Arc was officially exonerated.
1898 – Hawaii annexed by the United States. Hawaii became a U.S. territory through annexation.
2005 – London bombings. Coordinated terrorist attacks struck the London Underground and a city bus, killing 52 people.
🔬 Science & Technology
1981 – Solar Challenger crosses the English Channel. The solar-powered aircraft demonstrated the potential of renewable aviation technology.
1998 – Mars Global Surveyor mapping continues. NASA expanded its detailed mapping of Mars.
🎭 Culture & the Arts
1956 – Ringo Starr joins The Beatles. Ringo Starr became the drummer who completed The Beatles’ classic lineup.
1989 – Lethal Weapon 2 released. The action-comedy sequel became a major box-office success.
⚽ Sports
1985 – Boris Becker wins Wimbledon. Boris Becker became the tournament’s youngest men’s singles champion.
2019 – United States wins Women’s World Cup. The United States Women’s National Soccer Team defeated the Netherlands to capture its fourth world title.
