This Day in History: The Hoover Dam
On this day in 1930, the Secretary of the Interior issues an order: Construction on the Boulder Dam should commence immediately! Today,...
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- May 18
- 2 min
This Day in History: “In God We Trust” restored to U.S. coins
On this day in 1908, Theodore Roosevelt signs an act restoring the motto “In God We Trust” to certain U.S. coins. Interesting, because...
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- Apr 14
- 3 min
This Day in History: Black Sunday's Dust Storm
On this day in 1935, a massive dust storm blows over the southern plains. The day came to be known as Black Sunday because of the immense...
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- Feb 22
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Men’s U.S. Hockey Team & the “Miracle on Ice”
On this day in 1980, the “Miracle on Ice” occurs. The United States men’s hockey team defeats the Soviets at the Lake Placid Olympic...
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- Jan 25
- 3 min
This Day in History: The World Teeters on the Brink of Nuclear War
On this day in 1995, an aide hands a nuclear briefcase to Russian President Boris Yeltsin. Nuclear missiles were ready to go. Would...
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- Jan 23
- 3 min
This Day in History: Captain Sully's Miracle
On this day in 1951, Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger is born. Captain Sully is best known for successfully crash landing an airplane in the...
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- Jan 21
- 2 min
This Day in History: "History is a Journey"
On this day in 1985, Ronald Reagan is publicly inaugurated for the second time. Today's story is a simple one, but perhaps it's also a...
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- Jan 19
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Iran Hostage Crisis
On this day in 1981, representatives from the United States and Iran sign the Algiers Accords. That document laid the groundwork for...
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- Jan 8
- 3 min
This Day in History: Elvis Presley & the U.S. Army
On this day in 1935, Elvis Presley is born. Much has been said and written about the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, of course, but do you know...
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- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk
On this day in 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright make the first sustained, powered flight of a heavier-than-air machine under the complete...
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- Dec 16, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Great White Fleet
On this day in 1907, the United States Navy launches its Great White Fleet. Sixteen American battleships would circumnavigate the globe,...
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- Oct 30, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The War of the Worlds
On this day in 1938, the nation is terrified by a too-realistic radio dramatization of H.G. Wells’s “The War of the Worlds.” Were...
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- Sep 8, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Van Buren Sisters' amazing ride
On this day in 1916, two women conclude a remarkable motorcycle ride across the United States. The Van Buren sisters had undertaken the...
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- Aug 28, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: “I have a dream!”
On this day in 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. famously delivers his “I have a dream” speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and...
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- Aug 7, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Baseball player Jim Rice’s heroism at Fenway Park
On this day in 1982, a baseball player saves the life of a four-year-old boy. Boston Red Sox left fielder Jim Rice had been in the midst...
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- Jul 24, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: SS Eastland capsizes in the Chicago River
On this day in 1915, the excursion boat SS Eastland capsizes in the Chicago River. More than 800 were killed. It was the worst maritime...
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- May 6, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Hindenburg’s tragic last trip
On this day in 1937, the Hindenburg catches fire and crashes in New Jersey. Somewhat ironically, the airship was then celebrating the one...
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- Apr 7, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The beginning of the end for Prohibition (a.k.a. National Beer Day!)
On this day in 1933, Americans are finally allowed to drink beer again! Well, sort of. Prohibition was still technically in effect, but...
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- Jan 13, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: A Boeing 737 crashes into the Potomac
On this day in 1982, a Boeing 737 crashes into the icy waters of the Potomac. Air Florida Flight 90 had stalled during takeoff, then...
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- Jan 1, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: Rear Admiral "Amazing Grace" Hopper
On this day in 1992, Rear Admiral Grace Hopper passes away in her sleep. The feisty Navy officer has been called “Amazing Grace” because...