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  • 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...
  • On this date in 1869, a golden spike driven into the ground in Utah made United States history. And in 1994, Nelson Mandela made history of his own in...
  • On this date in 1949 a forgotten wallet paved the way for the future in business. And in 1965, the Rolling Stones recorded one of the most well-known...
  • On this date in 1940 a pretty unique fast food restaurant first opened its doors. And in 1957 at Madison Square Garden in New York, the world was...
  • On this date in 1851, a speech given by this woman in Akron is still talked about today. And in 1919, a master mechanic's frustration with burnt toast...
  • On this date in 1850 President Zachary Taylor died unexpectedly. And in 1953, a new way to get from Point A to Point B debuted.
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