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  • On this date in 1972 a huge deadly flood occurred in West Virginia. And in 1976, a major medical event took place on national television.
  • On this date in 1868 the United States began their first-ever impeachment trial against a United States President. And in 1942, the division of the...
  • On this date in 1845 one of the most well-known poems in history was first published. And in 1936, the Baseball Hall of Fame inducted its first class.
  • On this date in 1894 a simple design that's still used today received a patent. And in 1968, one round of golf turned into something extraordinary for...
  • On this date in 1964 the Beatles made their New York City debut. And in 1999, after a five week trial, the Senate acquitted this U.S. President.
  • On this date in 1836, Samuel Colt received a U.S. patent for a product that remains popular to this day. And in 1919, Oregon legislature was at it again...
  • On this date in 1930 a cow -- yes, a cow -- made history in the air. And in 1986, the first-ever non-smoking ad aired.
  • On this date in 1959 that one of the most famous musicians of all-time, 16-years-old at the time, was "fired". And in 1962, John Glenn made space history.
  • On this date sometime around 270 AD, the origin of Valentine's Day was born. And in 1899, the first trainload of fruit was transported across the country.
  • On this date in 1913 the state of Oregon passed a landmark law. And in 1968, a new sports Hall of Fame welcomed the public for the first time.
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