Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, and futurist who made groundbreaking contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. His inventions and discoveries laid the foundation for wireless communication and modern electrical engineering.
The Scopes Trial begins in Dayton, Tennessee, prosecuting high school teacher John T. Scopes for teaching human evolution. The highly publicized trial highlighted a national debate between modern science and religious fundamentalism.
The Battle of Britain begins as the German Luftwaffe launches a sustained aerial bombing campaign against the United Kingdom. The Royal Air Force successfully defended the skies, marking the first major defeat of Germany's military forces.