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On this date in 1912 the Girl Scouts were founded. And in 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave the first of his popular "fireside chats".

On this date in 1802 the United States Military Academy was officially established. And in 1994, Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding was up to no good.

On this date in 1791 a new revenue act was voted on that led to rebellion. And in 1887, Anne Sullivan began her claim to fame as the "miracle worker".

On this date in 1959 President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill to welcome Hawaii as the 50th state. And in 1965, Rolling Stones members were caught...

On this date in 1760 a major inferno swept across Boston. And in 1973, arguably the greatest right fielder in baseball history was elected to the...

On this date in 1968 Presidental candidate Robert F. Kennedy was gunned down. And in 1981, a report was issued by the CDC concerning a new outbreak.

On this date in 1752 Benjamin Franklin went kite-flying in a storm which led to a discovery. And in 1924 in Cleveland, the first radio broadcast from a...

On this date in 1789 James Madison stood in front of the House of Representatives and introduced a major document. And in 1984, one of the most...

On this date in 1869 Charles Hires created a new drink for the public. And in 1984, fans jammed into Disneyland to celebrate a Disney character.

On this date in 1927 a major groundbreak flight took place. And not to be outdone, exactly five years later Amelia Earhart took the air herself in a...