If we go by the British Statesman Edmund Burke, he says ‘those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it’, which corroborates the importance of history in our present and future. Therefore, it makes considerable sense to be aware of what history has to present in order to craft a meaningful life ahead of us. The notable discoveries, inventions, political and literary advancements of the past have paved way for a much convenient and rich lifestyle. The launch of two satellites and the invention of typewriter are some of the few milestones this day has witnessed. Be it the first swimming school in America or the lighthouse in Boston, several landmarks had mushroomed on this day, across the world. The annihilating natural calamities to the unfortunate deaths of prominent people have also made this day an unforgettable one. In addition, several developments in the field of sports have taken place on July 23rd. These include Tiger Woods winning a career Grand Slam or Lance Armstrong winning his 2nd consecutive Tour de France. This day seems to be laden with so many pivotal events which is not only unbelievable but unforgettable. Scroll down the page and you too will agree with the opening statements of the introduction which throws light on the importance of history in our present as well as future lives.