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.

1944

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

2002

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

2012

Erden Eruc became the first person to complete a solo, human-powered circumnavigation of the globe.