July 1st, 1890 – Luis Munoz Rivera, poet, journalist and politician founded in Ponce, Puerto Rico “La Democracia” , a newspaper with political tendencies.

July 8th, 1907 – Ramonita Martinez Velez (Mona Marti), actress and orator born in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

July 11th , 1970 – Marisol Malaret was elected “Miss Universe”. She was the first Puerto Rican in obtaining this title.

July 12th, 1829 – José Gualberto Padilla, poet, known as “El Caribe” was born in San Juan.

July 14th, 1940 – Three political parties, the liberal party, the labor party, and the republican union that advocate statehood for the Island join together in a party.

July 16th, 1985 – Deborah Carthy, a Puerto Rican was crowed “Miss Universe”

July 18th, 1899 – The Socialist Labor party was organized under the leadership of Santiago Iglesias.

July 21st, 1940 – In a convention held at Sixto Escobar Stadium, the popular democratic party under the presidency of Luis Munoz Marin was organized.

July 25th, 1946 – President Harry S. Truman appointed Jesus T. Piñeiro, Governor of Puerto Rico.

July 26th, 1857 – Mariana Bracetti, “Brazo de Oro”, born in Mayagüez. She embroidered the Lares Flag, designed by Betances.

July 27th, 1857 – José Celso Barbosa, M. D. and politician, staunch defender of the statehood ideal born in Bayamón.

July 31st. 1898 – United States military forces under the leadership of generals Brooke and Schwan arrived in Guánica.

August 1st, 1815 – By royal decree the Spanish Monarchs authorized Puerto Rico to commerce freely with United States and the European colonies in the new world.

August 12th, 1508 – Juan Ponce de Leon landed the Guánica Bay to start a exploration of Puerto Rico. The American troops came on that same shore in 1898.

August 15th, 1887 – Governor Rumualdo Palacios moved his residence to Aibonito. Under his leadership, the civil guards imprisoned dissenters and took them to their quarters or isolated places, where they were tortured. These were named Compontes.

August 21st, 1812 – With the suspension of “El Situado” form Méjico, Governor Melendez authorized the circulation of paper money to take care of the government needs.

August 27th, 1943 – Mr. Noel Estrada, composer publicized his noted song “En Mi Viejo San Juan”.

September 5th, 1898 – Flor Morales Ramos (Ramito) troubadour and composer of folk songs, born in Caguas, Puerto Rico.

September 11th, 1927 – Mirta Silva popular singer and composer was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.

September 12th, 1891 – Pedro Albizu Campos lawyer, politician and patriot was born in Ponce.

September 14th, 1843 – Lola Rodriguez de Tío, poet writer and patriot, was born in San German. She is the author of the first version of “La Borinqueña” the Puerto Rican anthem.

September 15th, 1887 – Isabel Andrew de Aguilar, educator and defender of women rights was born in Fajardo.

September 21st, 1884 – Leopoldo Figueroa Cameras, M.D. and politician was born in San Juan.

September 26th, 1932 – San Ciprián Hurricane razed Puerto Rico, devastating the Island with thousands without homes, death and wounded and material damages of over $30,000.000 dollars.