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 15th
1. 1969: Woodstock festival begins Over half a million “hippies” flocked to a 600 acre dairy … On This Day, August 15thRead more
On This Day, August 12th
1. 1990: “Sue” the Tyrannosaurus skeleton found Renowned fossil hunter Susan Hendrickson was out exploring near … On This Day, August 12thRead 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, July 27th
1. 1940: Bugs Bunny makes his debut It was on this date in 1940 that the … On This Day, July 27thRead more
On This Day, July 25th
1. 1941: Ford writes to Gandhi “You are one of the greatest men the world has … On This Day, July 25thRead 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 13th
1. 1985: First Live Aid Concert On this day in 1985, more than 13 satellites linked up … On This Day, July 13thRead more