Search results for

On this date in 1977, the world's first GPS signal was received. And in 1985, a New Hampshire high school teacher was selected for a very special mission.

On this date in 1790, Congress officially declared this city the new capital of the United States. And in 1935, a new way to park was debuted in...

On this date in 1866 the first official record of this safety vehicle taking to the streets occurred. And in 1979, a major malfunction at the Three Mile...

On this date in 1812, a war for the ages began, ending in a draw. And in 1873, Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for something unheard of in today's rules.

On this date in 1876, a trans-continental train made history. And in 1896, the legendary Henry Ford made a little history of his own.

On this date in 1775, a famous battle was fought. And in 1885, a new gift from France to the United States arrived by way of water to New York.

On this date in 1890 a new opera took the world by storm. And in 1975, a Rolling Stones concert almost had to be cancelled after a crazy accident to...

On this date in 1927 that aviationist Charles Lindberg made history. And not to be outdone, in 1932 Amelia Earhart accomplished an impressive feat of...

On this date in 1819 that the first bicycle was seen in this U.S. city. And in 1881 in Washington D.C., a new organization was founded that has helped...

On this date in 1932 a very unique parade, led by New York Mayor Jimmy Walker, was held downtown. And in 1974, the first underground America day was...