The Window Tax is abolished in the United Kingdom - July 24th, 1851
On this day in 1851, Great Britain’s wildly unpopular window tax was finally repealed after 156 years on the books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Jul 20239min
Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis - July 21st, 356 BC
On this day in 356 BC, a mysterious anarchist named Herostratus set fire to the world-renowned Temple of Artemis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Jul 20239min
The Guinea Pig Club forms - July 20th, 1941
On this day in 1941, a group of badly burned airmen in the Royal Air Force established "The Guinea Pig Club."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Jul 202315min
French cyclist Maurice Garin wins the first Tour de France - July 19th, 1903
On this day in 1903, French bicycler Maurice Garin took first place at the inaugural Tour de France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Jul 202310min
Atomic-generated electricity is sold for the first time - July 18th, 1955
On this day in 1955, a ceremony commemorating the first sale of atomic electricity was held at a power plant in West Milton, New York. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Jul 20239min
Willis Carrier designs the first modern air conditioner - July 17th, 1902
On this day in 1902, mechanical engineer Willis Carrier completed his design for what would become the first modern air conditioner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Jul 202310min
Edward Whymper becomes the first person to scale the Matterhorn - July 14th, 1865
On this day in 1865, British climber Edward Whymper and six companions completed the first ascent of the Matterhorn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Jul 202312min
A major blackout strikes New York City - July 13th, 1977
On this day in 1977, a citywide power outage created total chaos in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Jul 20237min
