Time to celebrate birthdays in July.
Things to do in July
For July birthdays, have you considered watching some of the largest mammals in the world or seeing professional athletes compete? From whale watching to sports and summer fireworks, there are a variety of things to do this month.
▏Watch Whales along the Coast
This can be a great time for whale watching at various locations along the coast. On the west coast, catch whales from Oregon to California. Prime locations along the east coast include Massachusetts and Maine. Additionally, Humpback Whales can be seen throughout Resurrection Bay and the waters surrounding Kenai Fjords National Park in Seward, Alaska.
▏Catch a Tennis Tournament
If you enjoy tennis, the Mubadala Citi DC Open is from July 27 – August 4, 2024. See professional tennis players compete at Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C.
▏See Fireworks at Niagara Falls
At Niagara Falls State Park, you can watch fireworks during the summer. View the display at Prospect Point beginning at 10:00 p.m. Performances are weather permitting and runs from May 17 – October 14, 2024.
This month in history
- 1776 – During the American Revolution, the U.S. declared Independence.
- 1790 – Washington, D.C. became the official capital of the United States.
- 1865 – Salvation Army was started by Rev. William and Catherine Booth.
- 1874 – The first American zoo opened in Philadelphia.
- 1881 – Tuskegee University was founded. Lewis Adams established his vision for the institution with the help of George Campbell. Booker T. Washington was the principal (and first teacher).
- 1893 – A trip to the mountains inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write a poem that later evolved to the song …America the Beautiful.
- 1943 – George Washington Carver was honored with a National Monument. He created over 100 products from the peanut. And served as a teacher at Tuskegee University.
- 1945 – Abbott and Costello performed their long rendition of “Who’s on First? “.. One of their most famous comedy routines.
- 1948 – During the Berlin Crisis, Lieutenant Gail S. Halvorsen (after meeting a group of children) prepared and dropped gum and candy from his aircraft… “Day by day the crowd of kids waiting for the drop got bigger”…
- 1964 – The Civil Rights Act was signed by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson.
- 1969 – Marked the first men on the moon.
- 2002 – Steve Fossett was the first to complete a solo flight around the world in a balloon.