July 28, 1929 – Jacqueline (Jackie) Bouvier Kennedy is born in Southampton, New York. Her popularity soared as first lady with her dedication to historic preservation of the White House. The image of her standing in her blood-stained clothing from the assassination of President Kennedy became a symbol of mourning for the nation’s loss.
July 29, 1905 – Dag Hammarskjold, Swedish public servant, second Secretary General of the United Nations (1953-1961), and posthumous Nobel Peace Prize winner, is born in Jonkoping, Sweden.
July 30, 1863 – Automotive pioneer Henry Ford is born in Dearborn Township, Michigan. His innovative improvements to assembly line production brought the affordable Model T car to the masses.
August 1, 1770 – Explorer William Clark of Lewis and Clark expedition fame is born in Ladysmith, Virginia.