The Almanac

July 30

2 things science and human progress accomplished on this date.

  1. 1965

    Medicare and Medicaid are signed into law

    President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law, guaranteeing health coverage for older and low-income Americans. Tens of millions of people gained access to care.

    Source: Wikipedia

  2. 2020

    The Perseverance rover launches for Mars

    NASA launched the Perseverance rover toward Mars to search for signs of ancient life and cache rocks for a future return to Earth. It also carried Ingenuity, the first helicopter to fly on another planet.

    Source: Wikipedia

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