1936
Margaret Mitchell’s book, Gone with the Wind, was published in New York City.
1953
The first Corvette rolled off the Chevrolet assembly line in Flint, MI.
The early ’Vette sold for $3,250!
1974
The famous July 4th scene from the Steven Spielberg movie, Jaws, was filmed.
A crowd of 400 screaming, scared, panic-stricken extras in bathing suits ran from the water, over and over and over again, until the scene was perfect.
.1975
Cher married rock star Gregg Allman!
This came just a week after her divorce from Sonny Bono was finalized…
…the marriage only lasted nine days!
1990
New Kids on the Block had the number one in the land with Step by Step!
The Step by Step LP was also the #1 album in the country!
and then lastly…
1994
The temperature at Death Valley, California reached 128 degrees!
The only other time it has been that hot was on July 14, 1972!
-Tyler Jackson
