July 16th, 622- Muhammad Begins His Journey to Medina

July 16th, 622- Muhammad Begins His Journey to Medina

On July 16, 622, Muhammad began his journey from Mecca to Medina, fleeing persecution for teaching and spreading Islam. The prophet Muhammad was born in the year 570 to Abd Allah bin Al-Muttalib and Amina bint Wahb. He was raised in Mecca, the holy city. When he was...
July 15th, 1916- The Boeing Company was Started

July 15th, 1916- The Boeing Company was Started

If you’ve ever flown on an airplane, there is a good chance you were on a Boeing. The  Boeing Company, a global powerhouse, is one of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturers. With over 10,000 Boeing commercial airplanes in service today, the company’s global...
July 14th, 1960- Actress Jane Lynch was Born

July 14th, 1960- Actress Jane Lynch was Born

American actress Jane Marie Lynch was born on July 14, 1960, to a Catholic family in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Her father, Frank Lynch, was a banker, while her mother, Eileen Lynch, was a secretary turned homemaker.  Lynch fell in love with acting in third grade...
July 13th, 1943- The Greatest Tank Battle in History

July 13th, 1943- The Greatest Tank Battle in History

The 1943 Battle of Kursk, the most renowned tank battle in history, was a colossal conflict that began on July 5, 1943, during World War II and raged on for over a month. This epic battle unfolded on the Eastern Front, pitching the Germans against the Russians. The...