On This Day: NASA's New Horizons Mission Captures Closest Images of Pluto

On July 14, 2015, the New Horizons space probe approached within 7,800 miles of Pluto, capturing the clearest images and detailed measurements of the dwarf planet to date.

In 1789, French peasants stormed the Bastille prison, marking the start of the French Revolution. This event is celebrated as 'Bastille Day' in France.

In 1793, Jean Paul Marat, a key figure in the French Revolution, was assassinated by a Royalist sympathizer.

In 1881, outlaw Billy the Kid was shot to death in New Mexico.

In 1914, Robert Goddard received the first patent for a liquid-fueled rocket design, a significant milestone in space exploration.

In 1933, all political parties except the Nazis were banned in Germany.

In 1966, eight student nurses were tragically killed in Chicago by Richard Speck.

In 1968, Hank Aaron hit his 500th home run for the Atlanta Braves.

In 2007, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of his country's participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe treaty.

In 2009, Goldman Sachs reported a substantial profit after repaying U.S. government bailout funds.

In 2014, the Church of England voted to allow women to become bishops for the first time.

According to the source: upi.com.