BOOK OF THE WEEK
- 13 Jan - 19 Jan, 2024
July 27, 1940 – Bugs Bunny's official debut
Bugs Bunny made his official debut in A Wild Hare.
July 28, 1958 – National Aeronautics and Space Act is passed by the U.S. Congress
The act established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
July 29, 1981 – Wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer
The most talked about wedding of the year was watched on television by millions of people worldwide. The couple was married in St Paul's Cathedral, London, United Kingdom, and divorced 15 years later in 1996.
July 30, 1932 – Summer Olympics opened in Los Angeles
The tenth Summer Olympics was officially opened. This was the second time that the city of Los Angeles was hosting the multi-event international sports meet.
July 31, 1992 – Thai Airways International Flight 311 crashes in Kathmandu, Nepal
All 113 people onboard were killed in the crash.
August 1, 1981 – Music Television is launched
The channel, popularly known as MTV was mostly known for showing music videos and for being hosted by Video Jockeys.
August 2, 1870 – World's first underground railway opened
The Tower Subway beneath river Thames in London opened its doors for passengers. The subway was closed within a few months because of bankruptcy. The tunnel is now used for utilities.
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