On this day July 23

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July 22 is the 204th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 161 days remain until the end of the year.

Events

1319 – A Knights Hospitaller fleet scores a crushing victory over an Aydinid fleet off Chios.

1813 – Sir Thomas Maitland is appointed as the first Governor of Malta, transforming the island from a British protectorate to a de facto colony.

1829 – In the United States, William Austin Burt patents the typographer, a precursor to the typewriter.

1903 – The Ford Motor Company sells its first car.

1914 – Austria-Hungary issued a series of demands in an ultimatum to the Kingdom of Serbia demanding Serbia to allow the Austrians to determine who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Serbia accepts all but one of those demands and Austria declares war on July 28.

1926 – Fox Film buys the Movie Tone sound system patents for recording sound onto film.

1962 – Telstar relays the first publicly transmitted, live trans-Atlantic television program, featuring Walter Cronkite.

1962 – Jackie Robinson becomes the first African American to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.


Birthdays

1370 – Pier Paolo Vergerio the Elder, humanist (d. 1444 or 1445)

1614 – Bonaventura Peters the Elder, Flemish painter (d. 1652)

1885 – Georges V. Matchabelli, Georgian-American businessman, created Prince Matchabelli perfume (d. 1935)

1906 – Vladimir Prelog, Croatian-Swiss chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1998)

1925 – Gloria DeHaven, American actress, and singer (d. 2016)

1936 – Don Drysdale, American baseball player and sportscaster (d. 1993)

1943 – Tony Joe White, American singer-songwriter, and guitarist (d. 2018)

1961 – Woody Harrelson, American actor, and activist.

1992 – Danny Ings, English footballer.


Events & Remembrances. 

Is it hot Enough for Ya Day?

As the sun ascends to its zenith, ushering in the peak of summer, the northern hemisphere is engulfed in an intense embrace of sweltering heat. The relentless rays cast a fiery glow upon the landscape, where shimmering mirages dance on parched ground. Summer's peak bestows both wonder and challenge upon humanity, as we navigate the extremes of this annual meteorological phenomenon.

Amidst the soaring temperatures, the air becomes thick and oppressive, burdening our lungs with each breath. Nature seeks solace in the shade, as trees provide a haven for wilting creatures, and rivers and lakes become sanctuaries for those seeking relief from the sun's relentless gaze.

Yet, with the scorching heat comes a sense of unity as communities band together to beat the heat. Laughter echoes in the air as children splash joyously in water parks, and the melodic chimes of ice cream trucks bring sweet respite. People flock to the coasts, seeking solace in the embrace of gentle sea breezes, and the mountains offer refuge in their cool, elevated realms.

However, we must also recognize the adverse impact of peak summer heat. It puts immense strain on vulnerable populations, amplifying the risks of heat-related illnesses. Our ecosystems suffer too, as extreme temperatures accelerate glacial melt, exacerbate droughts, and challenge the delicate balance of biodiversity.

In the end, the peak summer heat is a time of both appreciation and caution. It reminds us of the wonders of nature and the importance of cherishing our planet, for it is in our collective effort that we can ensure a more balanced and comfortable future for generations to come.


Others Include.

Apolinario Mabini Day

World Sjogren's Day

National Women Touched by Addiction Day

National Parents’ Day

International Yada Yada Yada Day

National Vanilla Ice Cream Day

Sprinkle Day

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