Highlights in Fandom History – July

Topic: Highlights in Fandom History – July

Today, I will highlight interesting events in “fandom” history during the month of July for the following fandoms:

Technology:

July 1, 1979: Sony Walkman is first introduced in Japan

Literature:

On July 21, 2007: The final book in the Harry Potter series: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is released (and I was one of those throughout the world who bought it right at midnight)!

Disney:

On July 17, 1944: Disneyland Opens.

Star Wars:

On July 12, 1989: Star Tours Opens at Tokyo Disneyland (picture above is from our trip to Tokyo Disney in 2008!)