1. The New York State Education Department was founded on July 15, 1904, under the leadership of Andrew S. Draper. The department's mission is to provide access to educational opportunities and resources for all students, promote academic excellence, and prepare young people for lifelong learning.

2. The first edition of The New Yorker magazine was published on July 15, 1925. Founded by Harold Ross and his wife, Jane Grant, the magazine quickly became a cultural institution, known for its witty commentary, literary fiction, and iconic covers.

3. On July 15, 1935, the first parking meters were installed in Oklahoma City, paving the way for the proliferation of pay-for-parking systems in cities around the world. Although New York City didn't install its first parking meters until 1951, the technology quickly caught on and helped to ease congestion on busy streets.

4. On July 15, 1997, fashion designer Gianni Versace was gunned down outside his Miami Beach mansion by serial killer Andrew Cunanan. The murder shocked the fashion world and prompted an outpouring of grief and tribute from Versace's many friends and collaborators, including Elton John and Donatella Versace.

5. The New York Yankees acquired superstar outfielder Babe Ruth from the Boston Red Sox on July 15, 1920, in a deal that would forever change the course of American baseball. Ruth went on to become one of the most iconic and beloved players in the sport's history and helped to solidify the Yankees' place as one of the most successful and storied franchises in baseball.