July 23, 1962: Jackie Robinson Gets His Due

Jackie Robinson is not just a monumental figure in baseball history, but he also changed American history and left an enduring impact on the nation’s social fabric. On July 23, 1962, he became enshrined forever in Cooperstown.   Born on January 31, 1919, in Cairo,…

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July 22, 1864: The Battle Of Atlanta

The Battle of Atlanta, fought on July 22, 1864, during the American Civil War, was a significant engagement in the Atlanta Campaign. It pitted Union forces led by Major General William T. Sherman against Confederate troops commanded by General John Bell Hood. This battle…

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