1. Not all women could actually vote after the 19th amendment was ratified.
The struggle for women’s suffrage did not end with the 19th Amendment’s ratification, especially for black women, who still faced barriers in some Southern states.
2. The 19th Amendment was drafted in 1878 by suffrage leaders Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.
It was introduced to Congress that same year by California Sen. Aaron A. Sargent.
3. The proposal sat in committee for nearly a decade only to be rejected in 1887 with a 16-to-34 vote.
After three more decades of no progress, another proposal was brought to the House in 1918. It finally passed the House on May 21, 1919 and the Senate on June 4, 1919.
4. The vote came down to a tiebreaker.
Two-thirds of House and Senate members were required to vote “yes” for its ratification. On Aug. 18, 1920, Tennessee became the tie-breaker state in a 48-48 tie.
According to History.com, the decision fell to 23-year-old Republican Rep. Harry T. Burn, who opposed the amendment himself, but was convinced by his mother to approve it.
His mother reportedly wrote to her son: “Don’t forget to be a good boy and help Mrs. Catt put the ‘rat’ in ratification.”
5. More than 8 million American women voted for the first time in the November 1920 elections.
6. In July 1848, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott organized the first women’s rights convention at Seneca Falls, New York, and the movement gained national spotlight.
The convention is widely regarded as the start of the women’s rights movement in America.
7. Stanton and Mott, along with a group of delegates, produced a “Declaration of Sentiments” document at the convention, modeled after the Declaration of Independence.
From the “Declaration of Sentiments:”
“We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
8. Stanton and Anthony led several unsuccessful court challenges in the mid-1870s.
The women argued that the 14th Amendment, which granted universal citizenship, and the 15th Amendment together, which granted voting rights irrespective of race, guaranteed women’s voting rights.
But because Supreme Court decisions rejected their argument, suffrage leaders combined efforts to advocate for a new consititutional amendment.
9. It wasn’t until 1869, when the Wyoming Territory gave women ages 21 and up the same voting rights as men, including state voting rights, that there was a major victory for women’s voting rights.
10. Wyoming was also the first state to elect a female governor and its state nickname is “the Equality State.”
According to History.com, Nellie Tayloe Ross was elected governor in 1924.
11. A woman named Carrie Chapman Catt was instrumental in the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Catt, who in 1900 succeeded Anthony as the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA), made the controversial decision to support the war effort in World War I, something her colleagues and supporters weren’t thrilled about.
Eventually, women’s help during the war gave them a more nationalistic reputation and in his 1918 State of the Union address, President Woodrow Wilson spoke in favor of women’s right to vote.
12. Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi all rejected the amendment before finally ratifying it after Aug. 18, 1920.
13. It took more than 60 years for the other 12 states to ratify the 19th Amendment.
14. Georgia ratified the amendment on Feb. 20, 1970, after rejecting it on July 24, 1919.
15. The last state to ratify the 19th amendment was Mississippi, which did so on March 22, 1984.
16. The amendment overruled the 1875 Minor vs. Happersett case, granting women the right to vote.
In the case, a Missouri state court refused to register a woman as a lawful voter because state laws said only men were allowed to vote.
17. Residents of U.S. colonies (such as Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands) still cannot vote in presidential elections and don’t have Congressional representatives.
18. The 19th Amendment was formally adopted on Aug. 26, 1920.
This day is now nationally recognized as Women’s Equality Day.
19. According to the Center for American Women and Politics, in every presidential election since 1980, the proportion of eligible women voters has exceeded the proportion of eligible males who voted.
** B. Braun Medical Inc. Issues Voluntary North American Recall of Excel® Lactated Ringers Injection, 1000mL Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter. Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact B. Braun by emailingrecalls@bbraunusa.com, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm EST.
** Updated – Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall on Select Outshine Fruit Bars Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination. Products affected include Outshine Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry 6-Count 2.5 ounce Fruit Bars and the Outshine 24-Count 2.5 ounce Variety Pack Fruit Bars. These lots were distributed to retailers nationwide. No other Outshine products or varieties are impacted. ONLY the five flavors of 6 Count (2.5-oz bars) and Outshine Variety 24-Count (2.5-oz bars) Fruit Bars. Batch codes can be identified on the product packaging. Consumers with questions may contact Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. Customer Service at 800-392-4885, Monday thru Friday 8am to 5pm EST.
** UPDATED: Oma’s Pride Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe (6 Lb Bag) Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk. If your pet has consumed the recalled product and has these symptoms, please contact your veterinarian.
The recalled lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe was distributed in AZ, CA, IN, KY, LA, MD, NJ, NV, NY, PA, VA to retail and wholesale accounts and directly to consumers through online, direct-to-consumer orders, shipped frozen.
The recalled product is a frozen raw dog food sold in a 6 lb gusseted stand-up pouch containing 12 individually-wrapped, 8 oz vacuum-sealed portions, identified as:
Product: Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, 6 lb bag
Bags Impacted: 639
Item / SKU: F-WOOFC-6
Lot number: BB012729
Manufacturing Date: 1/27/2026
Expiration / Best-by: 1/27/2029
Distribution Dates: 2/12/2026–5/15/2026
UPC: 8 7938400145 9
No other Oma’s Pride products, sizes, or lots are affected. Oma’s Pride is proceeding with this recall to ensure the highest level of consumer safety and transparency.
**Hardie’s Fresh Foods Recalls Jalapenos Because of Possible Health Risk. The Jalapenos were distributed to the following Costco locations: Store #1487 at 12717 Network Drive, Stafford, TX
Store #0655 at 8282 Park Lane, Dallas, TX
The affected jalapeños are in clear plastic bags with labels
Lot codes being recalled are: X2741775, X2741859, X2744163, X2744706, X2746349, X2746490, X2748743. Production dates are: 26192 (07/11/26), 26196 (07/15/26), 26197 (07/16/26), 26199 (07/18/26), and 26203 (07/22/26).
These jalapenos were repacked by Hardie’s Fresh Foods. Hardies’ Fresh Foods has ceased the production and distribution of the product.
Consumers who have purchased these jalapenos are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-281-697-7067, Monday through Friday, 8 AM-5 PM CST.
** ~ Food Safety News Worst-case Listeria is easy to test for. Real-world contamination isn’t.
To prove an intervention holds, challenge studies flood product with Listeria at 10³ to 10⁵ CFU/g. It’s standard, and regulators want it. But it answers a question your line never actually faces. ~ Food Safety News continued below
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. is recalling select flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars because of consumer complaints about contamination with glass. Products affected include Outshine Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine
L-Nutra of Culver City, CA, is recalling Prolon brand Apulian Almond & Cocoa Spread because it contains undeclared cashew, pistachio and hazelnut. People who have an allergy or severe
The Hampton Grocers Inc. of Montauk, NY, is recalling Lacnola Lactation Granola because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Lacnola Lactation Granola was distributed nationwide through mail
** NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC Voluntarily Recalls Products Containing Jalapenos Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination. NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC has ceased distribution of the affected products and is working in cooperation with its supplier and regulatory authorities regarding this recall. NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC, with facilities located in Missouri City, TX and Houston, TX is voluntarily recalling products containing jalapeño peppers supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors due to the potential for contamination with Salmonella. The affected products were distributed to retail customers in Texas and Louisiana between July 3, 2026, and August 5, 2026. Consumers with questions may contact NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC at (713) 278-0425, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT or email sales@naturebestprecut.com.
** The Hampton Grocers, Inc . Recalls It’s 8 Ounce Packages of “Lacnola Lactation Granola” Because of Possible Health Risk. Lacnola Lactation Granola was distributed nationwide through mail orders on thehamptongrocers.comExternal Link Disclaimer, and other online retailers (Amazon) between October 21, 2025 and August 12th, 2026.
The recalled Lacnola Lactation Granola from The Hampton Grocers, Inc. is packaged in a pink 8oz stand up pouch, with UPC: 850035324554. The affected lot codes are:
Lot HGLC-102125 with expiration date of 21OCT2026
Lot HGLC-021326 with expiration date of 13FEB2027
Lot codes and expiration dates appear on the back of the bags on the upper left side, printed in black ink.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product.
** Recall of Jalapeno Avocado Dressing Because of Possible Health Risk. HOUSTON, TX (August 11, 2026) – Salata Dressings of Houston, TX, is recalling its Jalapeno Avocado Dressing because it had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, The recalled products were distributed in Texas HEB grocery stores: Jalapeno Avocado Dressing between July 13 and August 5, 2026.
The recalled Jalapeno Avocado Dressing sold at HEB comes in a 12 oz plastic (PET) bottle with a black cap, with a Best By date of 11/05/2026, 11/13/2026, 11/18/2026, or 11/25/2026. (Located on at the top of the label. The affected ingredient was received across 4 lots, produced into finished product between 07/08/2026 and 07/29/2026.)
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the products affected in this recall. Consumers with questions may contact us at inquiries@growfoodpacking.com. Or call us at 281-881-4785 Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
Oma’s Pride of Avon, Connecticut, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, 6 lb bag (Lot BB012729) because it is contaminated with Salmonella.
** Kettle Cuisine Recalls Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit – Sold Exclusively at Walmart Stores Because of Possible Health Risk. Kettle Cuisine LLC of Savage, MD is recalling Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kit – 14oz (397g) because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. To date, the company has received no confirmed reports of illnesses associated with this product. UPC 194346474004
The recalled product was distributed from 6/30/26 through 7/7/26 exclusively to select Walmart stores in AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV. The recall is being initiated after routine testing conducted by the company produced a presumptive positive result for Listeria monocytogenes.
** Lidl US Recalls Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination. The recalled product was distributed between 07/24/2026 – 08/10/2026 to all Lidl US retail store locations in Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.
The recalled product can be identified as follows: Vitasia Chinese Style brand Asian Style Wok Spice Mix, Net Wt 1.58oz (45g), with UPC 4 335619 355491 with Lot # 155846 and BBD JUN 2028, which can be found on the side of the label. The recalled product is packaged in a plastic container with a purple lid.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
This recall was initiated after routine quality testing identified Salmonella present on a lab sample.
Customers should immediately discard or return the recalled product to their nearest Lidl store for a full refund (a receipt is not required for return). Customers who have questions about this recall should call the Lidl US Customer Care Hotline at (844) 747-5435, Monday – Saturday between 8 am – 8 pm ET. ARLINGTON, VA – AUGUST 11, 2026 – Lidl US is recalling one lot of Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix 1.58 oz (45g) (UPC 4335619355491) with Lot # 155846 and BBD JUN 2028 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
** Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Products Made with Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health Risk. Salinas, Calif., August 9, 2026 – Upon notification that Coast Citrus Distributors is voluntarily recalling fresh jalapeños due to potential Salmonella contamination, Taylor Fresh Foods is recalling finished products containing jalapeños subject to this recall. Taylor Fresh Foods is no longer sourcing products from this farmer and will be filling orders from alternative suppliers. The list of recalled products are distributed by Taylor Farms including the branded and unbranded products and corresponding images are provided below.
The recalled products were distributed to retail distribution centers in the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NH, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VT, WI, WV with a “Best If Used By” date up to and including August 16, 2026.
To date, Taylor Fresh Foods is not aware of any reported illnesses linked to its products containing jalapeños. Consumers with any questions may contact our customer care team at 855-455-0098 Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm PT.
City Foods, Inc., a Chicago, Ill., establishment, is recalling approximately 3,215 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) pastrami and corned beef products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The RTE pastrami and corned beef products were produced on July 16, 2026, and have a 60-day shelf life. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:
Various weight 20- to 30-lb. cardboard boxes containing 2-3 pieces of “KIRSCH DELICATESSEN STYLE COOKED CORNED BEEF BRISKET” with case code “19751” printed on the box label.
10-lb. cardboard boxes containing 2- to 5-lb. pieces of “Midamar Premium Beef Pastrami” with case code “19410” printed on the box label.
Various weight 20- to 30-lb. cardboard boxes containing 2-3 pieces of “BEA’S BEST COOKED CORNED BEEF BRISKET” with case code “18919” printed on the box label.
**Whole Foods Market Announces a Recall of Select Salsas, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and Prepared Foods Products Because of Possible Health Risk. The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to fresh jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors. A grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, that supplies to Coast Citrus Distributors was identified as the potential source in this outbreak FDA is currently investigating and can be found here: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-jalapeno-august-2026. The recalled products were sold online and, in the Produce and Prepared Foods departments in the following states: TX, OK, LA, AR, WI, MI, IL, IN, IA, MO, KY, and OH, with Best Before/By dates of 8/7/2026 – 8/16/2026. The product list is very long. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these products. Customers who purchased any of the products listed should not consume them.
Please discard the product or bring a valid receipt to any Whole Foods Market store for a full refund. Consumers with additional questions can call 1-844-936-8255 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Saturday through Sunday.
** Lexunder Inc Recalls Food to Live Brand Green Powder Products Because of Possible Health Risk,The recalled Food to Live branded products were sold in resealable stand-up pouches and bulk cases, weighing 33, 44, and 55 pounds. The products were sold nationwide. They were sold online to consumers and businesses through foodtolive.com, foodinbulk.com, and other online marketplaces.
Affected lots include SO-72558 through SO-79374, or codes: VFD/ORG/MORP/B/25, C25051312, OSP251001. No other products or lot codes are affected. Consumers with questions may contact Lexunder Inc at (718) 717-1029, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, or at recall@foodtolive.com.
Medline Industries, LP initiated a nationwide recall of Hudson RCI Neonatal/Infant Heated Wire Breathing Circuits. Medline received reports of sporadic failures involving the electrical connector of certain neonatal and infant heated wire breathing circuits. In affected circuits, the heated wire connector (pigtail) at the Neptune humidifier may exhibit discoloration, melting, smoke, burning odor, or other signs of localized thermal damage. To date, reported events have occurred infrequently relative to the number of devices distributed. All product manufactured on or after July 9, 2026 are not under scope of the recall and may continue to be used. Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Medline by phone at 866-359-1704 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm CST or recalls@medline.com.
** Fresenius Kabi Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Morphine Sulfate Injection, USP in a Simplist® Prefilled Syringe Due to Labeling Mix-up.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can
contact Fresenius Kabi USA Quality Assurance at 1-866-716-2459, Monday through Friday, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Patients should contact their physician or health care provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to receiving this drug product. productcomplaint.USA@fresenius-kabi.com or adverse.events.USA@fresenius-kabi.com.Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to Fresenius Kabi Medical Affairs or Vigilance departments at 1-800-551-7176,For return kits and 222 forms please contact Inmar Rx Solutions at 1-855-860-7311
** 2026 Recalls of Food Products Associated with Powdered Milk from California Dairies Inc. Due to a Potential Salmonella Risk. On April 20, 2026, California Dairies Inc., recalled bulk powdered milk and buttermilk distributed to multiple wholesale distributors and manufacturers. FDA is working with downstream consignees to determine if additional downstream customer recalls are necessary.
** American Regent, Inc. Animal Health Issues Nationwide Recall of Two Lots of Adequan® Canine and Two Lots of Adequan® I.M. Due to Visible Glass Fiber Material in the Product. uly 31, 2026 – Shirley, NY, American Regent, Inc. Animal Health is conducting a nationwide recall of two lots (25011 and 3369) of Adequan® Canine Injection (for dogs), 100 mg/mL 5mL multi-dose vials and two lots (24416 and 25265P) of Adequan® i.m. Injection (for horses), 500mg/5 mL single-dose 5mL vials to the consumer level. The products are being recalled due to the presence of glass fibers found during testing of internally retained samples. To date, American Regent, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to the recalled lots. Adequan Canine Lot #’s 3369 and 25011 were distributed nationwide to online pharmacies, distributors/ wholesalers and veterinarians in the United States on 05/22/2024 and 04/14/2025 respectively and Adequan i.m. Lot #’s 24416 and 25265P were distributed nationwide to online pharmacies, distributors/ wholesalers and veterinarians in the United States on 05/08/2025 and 01/22/2026, respectively.Customer Service cs@americanregent.com
** Boticelli Foods Recalls Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter Because of Possible Health Risk. Boticelli Foods of Melville NY, is recalling 1 lot of Better Goods Pistachio Nut Butter, NET WT 6.7oz (190g), UPC 194346207961, Lot LB028ACP04, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, Product was manufactured by Gustibus Alimentari Srl of Assoro, Italy, imported by Botticelli, and distributed exclusively by Walmart Inc. of Bentonville, Arkansas. The product was distributed to Walmart retail stores in the following 19 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Washington, and Wyoming. The recalled product comes in a 6.7oz (190g) glass jar bearing UPC 194346207961 and is identified by Lot Code LB028ACP04, with an expiration date of January 28, 2027 printed on the jar. No other lots of BetterGoods Pistachio Nut Butter are subject to this recall. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this product that we are aware of to date. For any questions associated with this recall, please e-mail quality@botticellifoods.com or call 631-543-7000, extension 203 between the hours of 9am and 5pm EDT.
** Liebel-Flarsheim Company, LLC Issues Recall of OPTIRAY Imaging Bulk Package – 350, 500mL, Vial, Nationwide and Mexico Due to Presence of Particulate Matter. (Ioversol Injection 74% 350 mg iodine/ml) for intra-arterial or intra-venous use to the user level (hospitals, imaging centers, healthcare facilities and clinics, and other potential users of the product) due to the presence of particulate matter comprising polyethylene and other plastic materials, stainless steel, and glass. rxrecalls@inmar.com 1-855-670-3976 -Liebel-Flarsheim Company, LLC, adverse event report –pvreporting@guerbet.com
Product: OPTIRAY Imaging Bulk Package (IBP) 350, 500mL in vial, (Ioversol Injection 74% 350 mg iodine/ml) Multiple -Dose Container. Packaged in cases of 6 vials –
NDC-0019-1333-65, LOT 25ZF3670,
Expiration – May 31, 2027
** Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods Announces a Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Foreign Object. a small sliver of aluminum was discovered in the baking pan used to prepare six of its products. A similar metal fragment was also identified in a Chicken Cobbler product yesterday. Consumers with questions should contact Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods at 804-340-3050, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.www.ukropshomestylefoods.com
Product Name
UPC
NET WT
Shelf- Life Days
Best By Date
State/Retailer
Baked Spaghetti
72251528211
NET WT 14.8 OZ (420g)
7
7/8/26 – 8/5/26
Food Lion -VA, NC Harris Teeter-Wmsbg.VA Kroger-VA, WVA Libbie Market-VA Military RS-VA Publix-VA 25th Street Market_VA Ukrop’s Market Hall Wegmans-Short Pump/Fredericksburg/ Midlothian, VA
Baked Spaghetti – Bulk
72251529211
NET WT 62.4 OZ (3.9lb/1.79kg)
7
7/8/26 – 8/5/26
Food Lion- NC Kroger-VA-WVA Libbie Market-VA Ukrop’s Market Hall
Chicken Cobbler
72251528457
NET WT 11.6 OZ (329g)
7
7/8/26 – 8/5/26
Food Lion-VA, NC Harris Teeter-Wmsbg, VA Kroger, VA-WV Libbie Market-VA Military RS-VA Publix-VA 25th Street Market-VA Wegmans-Short Pump/Fredericksburg/Midlothian/VA
Chicken Cobbler – Bulk
72251529457
NET WT 48 OZ (3lb/1.36kg)
7
7/8/26 – 8/5/26
Food Lion-NC Kroger-VA WVA
Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
72251528044
NET WT 13.8 OZ (391g)
5
7/6/26 – 8/3/26
Food Lion-VA, NC Harris Teeter-Wmsbg, VA Kroger- VA, WV, KY Military Retail – VA Publix-VA 25th Street Market – VA Ukrop’s Market Hall
1485 – The War of the Roses ended with the death of England’s King Richard III. He was killed in the Battle of Bosworth Field. His successor was Henry V II.
1567 – The “Council of Blood” was established by the Duke of Alba. This was the beginning of his reign of terror in the Netherlands.
1642 – The English Civil War began when Charles I called Parliament and its soldiers traitors.
1762 – Ann Franklin became the editor of the Mercury of Newport in Rhode Island. She was the first female editor of an American newspaper.
1770 – Australia was claimed under the British crown when Captain James Cook landed there.
1775 – The American colonies were proclaimed to be in a state of open rebellion by England’s King George III.
1906 – The Victor Talking Machine Company of Camden, NJ began to manufacture the Victrola. The hand-cranked unit, with horn cabinet, sold for $200.
1910 – Japan formally annexed Korea.
1911 – It was announced that Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” had been stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris. The painting reappeared two years later in Italy.
1932 – The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) began its first TV broadcast in England.
1941 – Nazi troops reached the outskirts of Leningrad during World War II.
1950 – Althea Gibson became the first black tennis player to be accepted into a national competition.
1951 – 75,052 people watched the Harlem Globetrotters perform. It was the largest crowd to see a basketball game.
1959 – Stephen Rockefeller married Anne Marie Rasmussen. Anne had once been a maid for the powerful and wealthy Rockefeller family.
1968 – Pope Paul VI arrived in Bogota, Colombia, for the start of the first papal visit to Latin America.
1972 – Due to its racial policies, Rhodesia was asked to withdraw from the 20th Olympic Summer Games.
1973 – Henry Kissinger was named Secretary of State by U.S. President Nixon. Kissinger won the Nobel Peace Prize in the same year.
1984 – The last Volkswagen Rabbit rolled off the assembly line in New Stanton, PA.
1986 – Kerr-McGee Corp. agreed to pay the estate of the late Karen Silkwood $1.38 million to settle a 10-year-old nuclear contamination lawsuit.
1989 – Nolan Ryan became the first major league pitcher to strike out 5000 batters. (MLB)
1990 – U.S. President George H.W. Bush signed an order for calling reservists to aid in the build up of troops in the Persian Gulf.
1990 – The U.S. State Department announced that the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait would not be closed under President Saddam Hussein’s demand.
1990 – Angry smokers blocked a street in Moscow to protest the summer-long cigarette shortage.
1991 – It was announced by Yugoslavia that a truce ordered on August 7th with Croatia had collapsed.
1991 – Mikhail S. Gorbachev returned to Moscow after the collapse of the hard-liners’ coup. On the same day he purged the men that had tried to oust him.
1992 – In Rostock, Germany, neo-Nazi violence broke out against foreigners.
1996 – U.S. President Clinton signed legislation that ended guaranteed cash payments to the poor and demanded work from recipients.
2004 – In Oslo, Norway, a version of Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” and his work “Madonna” were stolen from the Munch Museum. This version of “The Scream,” one of four different versions, was a tempera painting on board.
1485 – The War of the Roses ended with the death of England’s King Richard III. He was killed in the Battle of Bosworth Field. His successor was Henry V II.
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