- On this day in 1926. Babe Ruth caught a baseball at Mitchell Field in New York. The ball had been dropped from an air plane flying at
250 feet.
- On this day in 1933. Wiley Post ended his around-the-world flight. He had travelled 15,596 miles in 7 days, 18 hours and 45 minutes.
- On this day in 2009. The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century, lasting up to 6 minutes and 38.8 seconds, occurred over parts of Asia and the Pacific Ocean.
Please feel free to add your piece of history (something personal or general history).
Babe Ruth, full-length portrait, standing, facing slightly right, in baseball uniform, holding baseball bat. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Wiley Post, American aviator (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
A total solar eclipse occurred on July 22, 2009. It was the longest total solar eclipse during the 21st century, not to be surpassed until 13 June 2132. It lasted a maximum of 6 minutes and 39 seconds off the coast of Southeast Asia. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Add Your Piece of History 
On this day in 2000, I married my wonderful husband.
On this day in 1992, Selena Gomez was born.
On this day in 2013, William and Kate’s royal baby was born!
What a special day! Happy Anniversary. Thank you so much for adding your piece of history!