1956 – A joint resolution of the U.S. Congress is signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, authorizing In God We Trust as the U.S. national motto. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_God_We_Trust
1868 – 14th Amendment, guaranteeing to African Americans citizenship and all its privileges, is officially adopted into the U.S. Constitution. Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/14th-amendment-adopted
1940 – The animated short A Wild Hare is released, introducing the character of Bugs Bunny. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Wild_Hare
There will be a free Child ID Clinic on Saturday, July 24 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. conducted at the Gilbert Police Department, 75 E. Civic Center Dr.. The event is for parents with children ages three and older. Each parent will receive a laminated photo ID card and a CD with photo, digital fingerprints, video, [...]
Keeping it cool with “Christmas in July”… East Valley Adult Resources will host “Christmas in July” Celebrations – Friday, July 23, 9:00-11:30 a.m. at each of the 3 Active Adult Centers. *Admission is Free *. Festivities will include: holiday fare, hand-made crafts, boutique items, entertainment, caroling, door prizes, and special holiday meal. Advance Reservations required [...]
Plan to attend this memorable luncheon on Friday, July 23, featuring Senator John McCain. A buffet luncheon will begin at 11:00 a.m. and Senator McCain will meet one-on-one with Chamber members at 11:45 a.m. then will take the stage at Noon to address his platform issues and take questions from the audience. The event is [...]
1873 – At Adair, Iowa, Jesse James and the James-Younger gang pull off the first successful train robbery in the American Old West. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Train_robbery
Walk-in registration for all preschool programs 8:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3:30 p.m. July 28, 29, 30 at the Mesa Education Center, 855 W. Eighth Ave., Mesa (formerly Powell Junior High). Registration will continue weekdays until all sites are filled. Mesa Public Schools received $866,700 from First Things First to fund free prekindergarten for hundreds of youngsters [...]
1968 – The first International Special Olympics Summer Games were held in Chicago. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Olympics
Join the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce and sponsors Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Maddy’s Pool Supply and Services, MAX Solutions and Services, Rayhon’s Financial Solutions and The I.T. Workshop on Wednesday, July 21 from 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Villa Siena located at 890 W. Elliot Rd., Gilbert for The Referral Institute. This educational program and networking [...]
