Notable Historical Events: Thai Cave Rescue and More

July 7 and 8 mark significant moments in history, from rescues and nominations to firsts and farewells.

On July 8, 2018, the first group of boys was rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand after being trapped for over two weeks.
July 7, 1981, saw President Reagan nominate Sandra Day O'Connor as the first female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
In 1947, the Roswell incident sparked UFO theories with reports of a 'flying saucer' crash, later identified as a weather balloon.
Venus Williams became the first Black female champion at Wimbledon since 1958, winning her first Grand Slam title on July 8, 2000.
The final space shuttle mission launched on July 8, 2011, marking the end of NASA's shuttle program.