On this day in world history, several significant events took place. Here are some notable events that occurred on this day:
In 1776, the United States of America declared its independence from Great Britain, marking the birth of the nation. This day is celebrated as Independence Day in the United States.
In 1934, renowned physicist Marie Curie died in France. Curie was a pioneering scientist known for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity and being the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
In 1946, the Philippines gained independence from the United States after being a colony for several decades. This day is celebrated as Independence Day in the Philippines.
In 1997, NASA's Pathfinder spacecraft successfully landed on Mars, marking the first successful Mars landing in more than 20 years.
In 2012, the discovery of the Higgs boson particle, also known as the "God particle," was announced at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). This discovery confirmed a key piece of the Standard Model of particle physics.
In 1776, the American colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming their separation from British rule.
In 1831, the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, passed away at the age of 73.
In 1845, American writer Henry David Thoreau moved into a small cabin near Walden Pond, where he would later write his famous book, "Walden."
In 1910, African American boxer Jack Johnson defeated Jim Jeffries, becoming the first African American heavyweight champion.
In 1939, Lou Gehrig, one of baseball's greatest players, gave his famous farewell speech at Yankee Stadium, announcing his retirement due to a disease that would later be named after him—Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
In 1976, the United States celebrated its bicentennial with various events and festivities across the country.
In 1997, NASA's Mars Pathfinder mission successfully deployed the Sojourner rover onto the surface of Mars, marking the first time a mobile robot explored the red planet.
In 2016, NASA's Juno spacecraft entered Jupiter's orbit after a five-year journey, aiming to study the gas giant's composition, gravity, and magnetic fields.
These events add to the historical significance of this day in various fields, including politics, literature, sports, space exploration, and civil rights.