July 31, 1790 In 1790, the first U.S. patent was granted to Samuel Hopkins of Vermont for a process for making potash and pearl ashes. Potash was important as an ingredient in soap and fertilizer. July 30, 1920 Marie Tharp, the Woman who discovered the Backbone of Earth. Marie Tharp was born July 30, 1920 in … Continue reading History July
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