by qdmhistory | Jul 16, 2021 | Popular
July 16, 1943, is an important year for the NFL; it’s the day when Jimmy Johnson was born in Port Arthur, Texas. Johnson was a college and an American NFL coach. During his coaching career, he was a football coach for teams like Dolphins, Cowboys and Hurricanes....
by qdmhistory | Jul 15, 2021 | Popular
Released in 1972, Honky Chateau is the fifth studio album by Elton John. On July 15th, 1972, the album became No. 1 in the United States. This ranking started a streak of 7 consecutive No. 1 albums for Elton John, certifying him as one of the all-time greats. ...
by qdmhistory | Jul 14, 2021 | Popular
On July 14, 1933, led by Aldof Hitler, the Nazi political party banned all other political parties in Germany. Hitler had just become the chancellor of the country on January 30, the same year. As soon as he took the reigns of power, Hitler utilized the...
by qdmhistory | Jul 13, 2021 | Popular
It was on this date, July 13, 1923, that possibly the most renowned sign in the movie industry, the Hollywood sign, was officially dedicated to the Hollywood Hills atop Mount Lee in Los Angeles, California. The 50-foot letters were initially intended to spell...
by qdmhistory | Jul 12, 2021 | Suggested
For most of the 19th century, smoking was a national pastime. A multitude of ads and media created a culture around smoking. During this time, the idea that smoking is dangerous wasn’t accepted as it is today, and there were many lobbyists that wanted to keep it...
