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On this date in 1895, the first automobile race in the U.S. took place. And in 1942, a popular Boston nightspot became the scene of the deadliest...

On this date in 1675, a Dutch mathematician patented a new product that was a major advancement for its time. And in 1931, a popular new comic strip was...

On this date in 1949, a groundbreaking ceremony took place in Hollywood. And in 1957, one of the most well-known musicals opened on Broadway.

On this date in 1889, a new invention changed the way employers tracked employees coming and going. And in 1968, a new show debuted on CBS that has...

On this date in 1846, a dentist used a new method to ease the pain while extracting a tooth. And in 1991, one of the most dubious talkshows debuted.

On this date in 1854, Florence Nightingale left her mark on the world. And in 1959, thousands of people lined up on New York's Fifth Avenue for the...

On this date in 1908 Henry Ford introduced a new vehicle to the world. And in 1932, one of the most memorable plays in baseball history took place.

On this date in 1947, NBC debuted a new show that continues to this day. And in 1995, the owner of the Cleveland Browns made an infamous decision that...

On this date in 1918, false news spread around the world regarding World War I. And in 1967, the election of Carl Stokes as mayor of Cleveland put the...

On this date in 1789, a Baptist preacher first distilled a popular spirit. And in 1965, one of the longest running scripted TV programs in the world...