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On this date in 1920, a horse-drawn wagon exploded in this populated U.S. city. And in 1978, one of the most incredible natural disasters occurred.

On this date in 1683, a Dutch scientist became the first to report something around us constantly. And in 1862, the Battle of Sharpsburg went down in...

It was on this date in 1753, a new steam engine arrived in the United States. And in 1776, the Continental Congress declared a new name for the country.

On this date in 1943, Franklin Roosevelt made travel history. And in 1973, more than a billion people from all across the world tuned in for a special...

On this date in 1888 a new society was founded that later produced a magazine that is still in circulation. And in 1976, a spin-off from the popular...

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...