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On this date in 1930, the tallest brick building in the world first opened to the public. And in 1969, the building of one of the most iconic amusement...

On this date in 1782, Congress officially adopted a new symbol for the United States of America. And in 1963, a red telephone was established between...

On this date in 1947, an Army press release raised eyebrows. And in 1988, a well-known singer announced plans to run for Detroit mayor.

On this date in 1795, a Boston financier did something that is unfathomable today. And in 1869, a dutch immigrant woodworker developed a product...

On this date in 1938, President Franklin Roosevelt dedicated a symbolic memorial. And in 1985, one of the most popular films of all-time was released.

It was on this date in 1643 that a certain meteorological event was recorded for the first time. And in 1937, a new food was introduced which gained...

Our system of roads was influenced by a new law passed on this date in 1916. And in 1988, boxer Mike Tyson formed an alliance with a man who would one...

On this date in 1692 a man by the name of Edward Bishop was jailed for a very interesting reason. And in 1876, one of the most famous ballet scores was...

On this date in 1906, a massive earthquake shook this California city. And in 1968, a famous bridge was sold to a United States oil company and...

On this date in 1607 three ships representing the Virginia Company established a new city. And in 1941 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, this now-important...