July 4: What Happened on This Day in History

• 2021: The United States military completed its withdrawal from Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, marking a significant milestone in ending the nearly two-decade-long military engagement. This strategic departure symbolized the final stages of the U.S. military presence in the country, concluding a complex and challenging period of international intervention.
• 2008: Evelyn Keyes, a notable American actress from the Golden Age of Hollywood, passed away. Born in 1916, she was known for her roles in classic films.
• 2006: North Korea conducted a provocative missile test, launching four medium-range missiles, one short-range missile, and a Taepodong-2 long-range missile. The long-range missile failed mid-flight, crashing into the Sea of Japan, which heightened international tensions and drew significant diplomatic scrutiny.
• 1994: The Russian manned spacecraft TM-18 successfully completed its mission and landed, continuing Russia's ongoing space exploration efforts during the post-Soviet era.
• 1990: Rap group 2 Live Crew released their album 'Banned in the USA' on July 4th, which notably incorporated lyrics quoting the Star Spangled Banner and the Gettysburg Address. The album was a provocative statement about free speech and artistic expression, coming in the wake of legal battles over the group's explicit content.
• 1987: NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery was moved to Launch Pad 39B in preparation for the STS-26 mission, marking an important step in the space program's continued exploration and recovery efforts following the Challenger disaster earlier that year.
• 1985: Ruth Lawrence, a prodigious 13-year-old mathematician, achieved a first-class degree from Oxford University, setting records as the youngest British person and youngest known graduate in the university's history. Her extraordinary academic achievement highlighted exceptional intellectual capabilities at an incredibly young age.
• 1983: On July 4th, 1983, New York Yankees pitcher Dave Righetti achieved a remarkable feat by throwing a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. In a dominant performance, Righetti led the Yankees to a 4-0 victory, completely shutting down the Red Sox batters and preventing any hits throughout the entire game. This historic moment was particularly special as it occurred on Independence Day, adding extra significance to the athletic achievement.
• 1977: The Chicago Cubs used fielder Larry Bittner as a pitcher during a game, an uncommon tactical decision in baseball.
• 1975: In a dominant performance at the 82nd Wimbledon Women's Tennis Championship, Billie Jean King defeated Evonne Goolagong with a decisive score of 6-0, 6-1, showcasing her exceptional skill and tennis prowess.

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July 4th marks the 185th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 186th in case of leap years).

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July 4th is the 4th day of the month of July.

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