National I Love Horses Day
#Animals#PetsHonoring these magnificent and majestic creatures.
National Pet Fire Safety Day
#Animals#Pets#SafetyProtecting pets from potential home fires and preventing them from starting fires.
World Youth Skills Day
#People#EducationRaising awareness about the importance of skill development for young people.
Interesting Facts of July 15th
- The Spanish Inquisition, which began in the 15th century as a means to enforce Catholic orthodoxy, was officially abolished on July 15, 1834, after nearly 356 years of operation.
- Boeing Company, originally known as Pacific Aero Products, was founded by William Boeing in Seattle, Washington on July 15, 1916. This marked the beginning of Boeing's journey to becoming one of the largest aerospace manufacturers and defense contractors in the world.
- The Apollo–Soyuz Test Project saw the first international space mission take place on July 15, 1975, where a U.S. Apollo spacecraft docked with a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft. This historic event symbolized the easing of tensions between the two superpowers during the Cold War and is seen as a landmark in détente and space diplomacy.
- Twitter, the social networking service now known for its microblogging capabilities, was launched on July 15, 2006. The platform has since become a significant tool for communication and has had a considerable impact on social and political discourse across the globe.
- The world's tallest man in recorded history, Robert Wadlow, passed away on July 15th, 1940. He reached 8 ft 11.1 in (272 cm) in height and weighed 439 lb (199 kg) at his death at age 22.