1988

Tom (Thomas Jeffrey) Hanks is one of the most
popular and recognizable film stars worldwide,
and is regarded as an American cultural icon.

Hanks’ films have grossed more than $4.9 billion
in North America and more than $9.96 billion
worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing
actor in North America. He has received numerous
honors including the AFI Life Achievement Award
in 2002, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014, the
Presidential Medal of Freedom and the French
Legion of Honor both in 2016, as well as the Golden
Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2020.

2022

Ringo Starr (Sir Richard Starkey) is 82 years old today. 

Musician, songwriter and actor Ringo Starr achieved international
fame as the drummer for The Beatles along with members John
Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. They are regarded
as the most influential band of all time.

George W. Bush is shown climbing the steps to his Texas National Guard fighter plane. He was inducted into the
Texas Aviation Hall of Fame in 2017.

On July 6, 1946, George Walker Bush—the son of 41st U.S.
President George Herbert Walker Bush—was born in New
Haven, Connecticut. He went on to become the 43rd U.S.
president.

On this day in history, July 3, 1962, Tom Cruise — who would
go on to become one of Hollywood’s most iconic leading men
— was born.

Thomas Cruise Mapother IV was born in Syracuse, New York,
and his acting career emerged in the 1980s. 

COMILLE BOHANNON

Teddy Roosevelt on horse leads the charge up San Juan Hill
in 1898.

Gatling guns hauled by mules arrive to turn the tide at San
Juan Hill.

10th Cavalry USCT advances on San Juan Hill.