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On This Day, January 10th

1. 1863: World’s first subway system opened The first urban underground railway in history began operations … On This Day, January 10thRead more

1. 1847: Samuel Colt sold his first revolvers to the Texas Rangers It was on this … On This Day, January 4thRead more

1. 1890: Massacre at Wounded Knee It was on this date in 1890 that the infamous … On This Day, December 29thRead more

1. 1895: The first paid public screening of a movie It was on this date in … On This Day, December 28thRead more

1. 1932: The doors open at the Radio City Music Hall It was on this date … On This Day, December 27thRead more

1. 1783: George Washington retires as commander in chief It was on this date in 1783 … On This Date, December 23rdRead more

1. 1970: Elvis meets with President Nixon It was on this date in 1970 that Elvis … On This Date, December 21stRead more

1. 1957: Elvis Presley received his draft notice It was on this date in 1957 the … On This Day, December 20thRead more

1. 1773: The famous Boston Tea Party It was on this date in 1773 that more … On This Day, December 16Read more

1. 1911: The first explorer to reach the South Pole One of the great figures in … On This Day, December 14thRead more