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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 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...

On this date in 1850 President Zachary Taylor died unexpectedly. And in 1953, a new way to get from Point A to Point B debuted.

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.