This Day in History: July 8

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July 8

The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was given in Philadelphia, Pa.

Vermont became the first colony to abolish slavery.

The Wall Street Journal began publication.

General Douglas MacArthur was named commander-in-chief of the United Nations forces in Korea.

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded the first official gold album. It was for the Oklahoma soundtrack.

Kurt Waldheim was inaugurated as president of Austria.