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On this date in 1876, Thomas Edison was once again back at it with another invention. And in 1898, a "mistake" turned into a product that's still sold...

Follow the yellow brick road to a movie classic that debuted on this date in 1939. And in 1945, VJ-Day signaled the end of World War II.

On this date in 1913, a Swedish engineer patented "the greatest thing to ever happen to pants." And in 1964, Disney unveiled what later would be...

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 1920, a horse-drawn wagon exploded in this populated U.S. city. And in 1978, one of the most incredible natural disasters occurred.

On this date in 1683, a Dutch scientist became the first to report something around us constantly. And in 1862, the Battle of Sharpsburg went down in...

It was on this date in 1753, a new steam engine arrived in the United States. And in 1776, the Continental Congress declared a new name for the country.

On this date in 1943, Franklin Roosevelt made travel history. And in 1973, more than a billion people from all across the world tuned in for a special...

On this date in 1888 a new society was founded that later produced a magazine that is still in circulation. And in 1976, a spin-off from the popular...

On this date in 1949, Harry Truman was sworn in for a second term, making history in the process. And in 2009, Barack Obama made history of his own.