A bomb exploded in Centennial Olympic Park during the Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia on July 27. The attack killed one person and injured 111 others, It was the first terrorist attack during the Games since the Munich 1972 Olympics.
In 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement is signed
The Armistice Agreement was signed at P’anmunjŏm in central Korea, effectively ending the Korean War. The agreement established the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and ceased hostilities between North and South Korea, though a formal peace treaty was never signed.
In 1940, Bugs Bunny debuts
The iconic Looney Tunes cartoon character made his first official appearance in the animated short A Wild Hare. Created by Tex Avery and voiced by Mel Blanc, Bugs Bunny quickly became one of the most beloved characters in animation history.
In 1919, the Chicago Race Riot begins
The Chicago Race Riot broke out, triggered by racial tensions and competition for jobs and housing. It started on July 27 after a young Black man was stoned and drowned in Lake Michigan for swimming in an area reserved for whites. The violence lasted for several days, resulting in 38 deaths and over 500 injuries, highlighting the deep racial divisions in American society.
In 1909, the world’s first military airplane completes one of the final qualifying flights for its sale
The Wright brothers’ military flyer, the Wright Model A, completed one of its final qualifying flights for the U.S. Army. This event marked a significant milestone in aviation history, leading to the Wright brothers’ first sale of an aircraft to the military.
In 1830, the July Revolution begins
The July Revolution, also known as the French Revolution of 1830, began in France. The uprising led to the overthrow of King Charles X and the establishment of the July Monarchy under King Louis-Philippe, significantly impacting French political history.
