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 16th
1. 1977: “The King” Elvis Presley passed away Thousands upon thousands of fans flock to the … On This Day, August 16thRead more
On This Day, August 9th
1. 1988. N.W.A. releases Straight Outta Compton It was on this date in 1988 that “gangsta … On This Day, August 9thRead more
On This Day, August 4th
1. 1936: Jesse Owens wins the gold medal for long jump It was on this date … On This Day, August 4thRead 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, August 1
1. 1981: MTV makes its debut It was on this date in 1981 the music video … On This Day, August 1Read more
On This Day, July 22
1. 1934: Public Enemy No.1 gets gunned down Notorious criminal John Dillinger was gunned down outside … On This Day, July 22Read more
On This Day, July 20th
1. 1969: Neil Armstrong became first man to walk on the moon. “That’s one small step … On This Day, July 20thRead more
On This Day, July 15th
1. 1997 Gianni Versace is a victim of shooting spree It was on this date in … On This Day, July 15thRead more
On This Day, July 12th
1. 1984: Geraldine Ferraro named vice presidential candidate During the 1984 presidential campaign the leading Democratic … On This Day, July 12thRead more