1998 - Japan launches a probe to Mars.
1996 - Dolly the sheep first cloned mammal.
1954 - BBC broadcasts its first news bulletin.
1946 - The bikini is introduced.
1865 - Salvation Army is founded in London
This Day In Business
1937 - Hormel Foods Corporation introduced Spam to consumers.
1989 - Rod Stewart hits his head on stage during a live performance, and the blow knocks him out.
1811 - Venezuela becomes the first South American country to gain independence from Spain.
1980 - Number One ranked Bjorn Borg beats number two ranked John McEnroe at Wimbledon
July 5th Holiday
Independence Day (Algeria) - Celebrates Algeria gaining independence from France in 1962.
Today's Birthday Trivia
She began her TV career doing voiceovers for Tyson Chicken commercials. Who is she?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
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