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On this date in 1949, Harry Truman was sworn in for a second term, making history in the process. And in 2009, Barack Obama made history of his own.

On this date in 1968 a scary incident involving nuclear bombs occurred in Greenland. And in 1977, Jimmy Carter made a major announcement.

On this date in 1943, the United States held a tin can drive for the war efforts. And in 1950, "The Great Brinks Robbery" took place.

On this date in 1939, a man faster than a speeding bullet first appeared in a newspaper. And in 1963, the Rock 'n' Roll genre received a major shot in...

On this date in 1998, Ted Kaczynski pleaded guilty to all charges in connection with a series of package bombs attributed to the "unibomber". And in...

On this date in 1821 the state of Missouri imposed a new tax on unmarried men. And in 1963, East and West Berlin came to an agreement.

On this date in 1901 that a gusher of crude oil set off an incredible sequence. And in 1956, Elvis recorded a song that fast took the world by storm.

On this date in 1853 President-elect Franklin Pierce and his family were involved in a scary train wreck. And in 1931, the legendary Thomas Edison...

On this date in 1790 the first President gave the first-ever State of the Union. And in 1979, one of the worst oil tanker disasters occurred.

On this date in 1759, the very first music store opened in America. And in 2003, President George W. Bush made a major announcement.