New Amsterdam

 The Dutch built a little town on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. It was called New Amsterdam and it flourished by selling skins. The settlers sold otter, beaver, mink, and seal skins. However, New Amsterdam was a tiny town with only about 1,500 inhabitants in the mid-17th century. localhistories.org/17th-century-new-york

The Moon

 On 21 July 1969 Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon. Well done Neil. #moon https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-the-moon/

Bathing

It's a silly myth that during the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries people thought bathing was bad for you. It is complete twaddle. In reality, doctors emphasised that keeping clean was necessary for health. Being clean was also seen as good or virtuous. In the 18th century, John Wesley said ‘cleanliness is next to godliness. Being dirty was a sign of a bad soul. Wearing dirty clothes was also frowned upon. localhistories.org/a-history-of-baths-and-showers

Anne Askew

 On 16 July 1546, a Protestant woman named Anne Askew was burned to death for heresy. She was the only woman ever to be tortured in the Tower of London. She was tortured on the rack but she refused to change her beliefs. https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-anne-askew/

Seat belt

 On 10 July 1962 a Swedish man, Bils Bohlin patented a 3 point seatbelt. Well done Bils. https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-transport/

Ruth Ellis

 Ruth Ellis was hanged on 13 July 1955. She was the last woman to be hanged in Britain. https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-capital-punishment/

Catherine Parr

 On 12 July 1543, Henry VIII married his last wife, Catherine Parr. I feel sorry for her, imagine having to marry the middle-aged, obese Henry. #HenryVIII https://localhistories.org/a-brief-biography-of-catherine-parr/