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On this date in 1922, a first in radio would change the whole landscape moving forward. And in 1965, a new sandwich shop opened that remains as popular...

On this date in 1790 the first President gave the first-ever State of the Union. And in 1979, one of the worst oil tanker disasters occurred.

On this date in 1893, a breakfast cereal debuted that remains popular today. And in 1957, a commerical building was the first to be heated by something...

On this date in 1861, President Lincoln signed into law a first-ever tax of its kind. And in 1914, a new traffic signal made its way into the world...

On this date in 1782, George Washington created a new award for military merit. And in 1912, Teddy Roosevelt and William Taft had a memorable split over...

On this date in 1921, a jury in Chicago rendered a "not guilty" verdict regarding one of the most infamous trials in baseball history. And in 1990,...

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 1492, Christopher Columbus began his journey to North America. Also on this date in 1963, the "Fab-Four" performed their final show at...

It was on this date in 1861, that President Abraham Lincoln signed the first American income tax into law. And on this date in 1914, the world's first...

It was on this date in 1866, that President Andrew Johnson made a proclamation to the world declaring the U.S. Civil War officially over. And it was on...