The last week or two has marked a handful of notable business-, leadership-, and innovation-related anniversaries:
- On July 11, 1914, Babe Ruth made his major league debut.
- The first Etch-A-Sketch was introduced July 12, 1960.
- The Boeing Corp. was founded as Aero Products on July 15, 1916.
- On July 16, the District of Columbia became the designated seat of the U.S. government.
- On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened.
- Neil Armstrong took the first steps on the moon July 20, 1969.