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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 1844 the first-ever telegraphic message was released. And in 1883, this legendary bridge located in Brooklyn opened to traffic for the...

On this date in 1930, the tallest brick building in the world first opened to the public. And in 1969, the building of one of the most iconic amusement...

On this date in 1782, Congress officially adopted a new symbol for the United States of America. And in 1963, a red telephone was established between...

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

Ohio is home to the world's oldest concrete street, put in place on this date in 1891. And in 1938, an ambitious pilot took off for a once-in-a-lifetime...

On this date in 1938, President Franklin Roosevelt dedicated a symbolic memorial. And in 1985, one of the most popular films of all-time was released.

It was on this date in 1643 that a certain meteorological event was recorded for the first time. And in 1937, a new food was introduced which gained...