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July 22 1796 Cleveland, Ohio, was founded by Gen. Moses Cleaveland. 1933 Wiley Post became the first person to fly solo around the world. 1934…

Today in History: Thursday, July  21, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On July 21, 1925, the Scopes “monkey trial” ended in Dayton, Tenn., with John…

Today in History: Wednesday, July  20, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On July 20, 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on…

Today in History: Tuesday, July  19, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On July 19, 1993, President Bill Clinton announced the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy…

Today in History: Monday, July  18, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On July 18, 1936, the Democratic National Convention in Chicago nominated President Franklin D.…

Today in History: Friday, July  15, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On July 15, 1948, President Harry S. Truman was nominated for another term by…

Today in History: Thursday, July  14, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On July 14, 1789, during the French Revolution, citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille…

Today in History: Wednesday, July  13, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On July 13, 1967, race-related rioting broke out in Newark, N.J.; 27 people died…

Today in History: Tuesday, July  12, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On July 12, 1984, Democratic presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale named New York Congresswoman…

Today in History: Monday, July  11, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On July 11, 2006, eight bombs hit the commuter rail network during evening rush…