On Saturday, July 28, 1945, a B-25 Mitchell bomber of the United
States Army Air Forces crashed into the north side of the Empire
State Building in New York City while flying in thick fog.
The crash killed fourteen people (three crewmen and eleven people
in the building), and an estimated twenty-four others were injured.
The building’s structural integrity was not compromised.
On July 27, 1949, the world’s first jet-propelled airliner, the British
De Havilland Comet, made its maiden test-flight in England. The
jet engine would ultimately revolutionize the airline industry,
shrinking air travel time in half by enabling planes to climb faster
and fly higher.
The Comet was the creation of English aircraft designer and
aviation pioneer Sir Geoffrey de Havilland (1882-1965).
De Havilland started out designing motorcycles and buses, but
after seeing Wilbur Wright demonstrate an airplane in 1908, he
decided to build one of his own.
Sir Geoffrey de Havilland (1882-1965)
GRESHAM, Ore. (KATU) — A donation blood drive in Gresham is
set for Friday in honor of Firefighter Spencer Tejedas, who is
currently recovering from severe injuries sustained in the line
of duty.
According to the City of Gresham, the blood drive with be on
August 2. from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Gresham City Hall Conference Center.
Spencer Tejedas was severely burned in late May. Tejedas went
inside a burning duplex for a child who may have been inside.
Three firefighters entered the home and searched a bedroom
then conditions got worse.
According to the fire chief, the crews had to crawl to get out of
the home and Tejedas was burned on more than 45% of his body.
The Gresham Fire Department says a blood drive is a tangible way
for the community to impact Spencer’s recovery and show up for
the Tejedas’ family during this difficult time.
SANDY KOZEL
The musician, actor, film producer and Rolling Stones front
man Mick Jagger was born in Dartford, Kent, England on
July 26, 1943. He’s 81 years old today.
His career has spanned over six decades, and he has been widely described as one of the most popular and influential
front men in the history of rock music.
