1861

During the Civil War, the first Battle of Bull Run was fought at Manassas, Virginia, resulting in a Confederate victory.

1925

The so-called ‘Monkey Trial’ ended in Dayton, Tennessee, with John T. Scopes found guilty of violating state law for teaching Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. (The conviction was later overturned.)

1944

American forces landed on Guam during World War II, capturing it from the Japanese some three weeks later.

1969

Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin blasted off from the moon aboard the ascent stage of the lunar module for docking with the command module.

1972

The Irish Republican Army carried out 22 bombings in Belfast, Northern Ireland, killing nine people and injuring 130 in what became known as “Bloody Friday.”

2002

Ernie Els won the British Open in the first sudden-death finish in the 142-year history of the tournament.

Birthdays

Singer Yusuf Islam is 77. Author Michael Connelly is 69. Retired soccer player Brandi Chastain is 57. Reggae singer Damian Marley is 47. Basketball Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings is 46. Latin singer Romeo Santos is 44.