Saturday, July 23, 2022

History for July 23

History for July 23 - On-This-Day.com
Karl Menninger 1893
  • 1715 - The first lighthouse in America was authorized for construction at Little Brewster Island, Massachusetts.
  • 1827 - The first swimming school in the U.S. opened in Boston, MA.
  • 1829 - William Burt patented the typographer, which was the first typewriter.
  • 1904 - The ice cream cone was invented by Charles E. Menches during the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, MO.
  • 1958 - The submarine Nautilus departed from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, under orders to conduct "Operation Sunshine." The mission was to be the first vessel to cross the north pole by ship. The Nautilus achieved the goal on August 3, 1958.
  • 1985 - Commodore unveiled the personal computer Amiga 1000.

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