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  • On this date in 1212 a fire so powerful almost burned London to the ground. And in 1891 the first-ever concrete paved road made its debut in Ohio.
  • On this date in 1845, Americans observed a new policy for voting. And in 1879, James Ritty patented a product that became essential for retailers.
  • The first state liquor store opened to the public on this date in 1933. And in 1972, a new video game was introduced which became an instant hit.
  • 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.
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