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On this date in 1768 the first modern circus took place. And in 1861, shots were exchanged for the first time, marking the beginning of the Civil War.

On this date in 1936 the Hoover Dam was utilized for the first time to generate energy. And in 1947, after more than 10 years of research, AT&T...

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

It was on this date in 1861, Congress created the joint committee on the conduct of the war. And it was on this date in 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas first appeared on CBS.

On this date in 1884, roller skating took a huge glide forward. And in 1965, a Christmas cartoon debuted, one that's gone on to become a holiday season...

On this date in 1945 the United States took a new approach when it came to World War II. And in 1965, a major march during the civil rights movement...

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 1944, a beloved character made his debut to the world. And in 1974, Richard Nixon resigned, making him the first U.S. President to do so.

On this date in 1913 a major storm hit the Great Lakes, and in 1939 Greta Garbo starred in a film. What was it? Find out during today's installment of...

On this date in 1899 a new invention by John Albert Burr helped make an outside chore a lot easier. And in 1887, Queen Victoria and her subjects got a...