July History and Facts

2. This quadannual international football competition first began on July 13, 1930 in Uruguay.
3. This legendary rapper, known for his hits "In Da Club" and "Many Men", was born on July 6 1975 in Queens, New York.
6. This classic YA novel by J.D. Salinger was published on July 16, 1951.
8. NBA Hall of Famer regarded as one of the best shooters ever, was born on July 20, 1975 at Castle Air Force Base, Atwater, California
9. This iconic actor, known for his classic films "Forrest Gump", "Saving Private Ryan" and "Toy Story", was born on July 9, 1956 in Concord, California.
10. This American-Mexican singer known for her hits "Calm Down" & "Lose You to Love Me" was born on July 22, 1992 in Grabd Prairie, Texas.

1. The Continental Congress approved the declaration for this day.
4. This is the halfway point of the year
5. This multinational retail store, known for its low prices, first open for business on July 2, 1962.
7. 25,000 U.S. troops were withdrawn from this war on July 8, 1969.