1. 1978: First transatlantic balloon flight It was on this date in 1978 that the Double … On This Day, August 17thRead more
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On This Day, August 10th
1. 1981 Pete Rose breaks National League hit record Infamous professional baseball player, Pete Rose, set … On This Day, August 10thRead more
On This Day, August 5th
1. 1858: The transatlantic telegraph line completed Thanks primarily to the efforts made by American merchant … On This Day, August 5thRead more
On This Day, August 3rd
1. 1492: Christopher Columbus sets sail It was on this day in 1492 the Italian-born explorer … On This Day, August 3rdRead more
On This Day, August 2nd
1.The beginning of the Persian Gulf War. On this day in 1990 the Iraqi army led … On This Day, August 2ndRead more
On This Day, July 13th
1. 1985: First Live Aid Concert On this day in 1985, more than 13 satellites linked up … On This Day, July 13thRead more
On This Day, July 8th
1. 1776: The Liberty Bell toll that changed the world It was on this date in … On This Day, July 8thRead more
On This Day, July 5th
1. 1975: Arthur Ashe wins Wimbledon Jimmy Conners was heavily favored to win the 1975 Wimbledon … On This Day, July 5thRead more