Today in History: Coca-Cola Takes First Step Toward Success

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Coca-Cola's humble beginning began in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 8, 1886.

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Today in History: Empire State Building Opens for Business

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On May 1, 1931, the Empire State Building officially opened in New York City after a record-breaking 410 days of.... read more

Today in History: New York Becomes the First State to Require License Plates

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In the early 1900s, the rising.... read more

Today in History: Iran Hostage Crisis Rescue Mission Ends in Disaster

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On April 24, 1980, a military rescue mission for American hostages held by Iranians failed miserably, leaving eight U.S..... read more

Today in History: The Day 'In G-d We Trust' Became the Currency Trend

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The words "In G-d We Trust" were first added to U.S. coins at the beginning.... read more

Today in History: Safe Return of Apollo 13 Crew

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Apollo 13, the third crewed mission meant to land on the moon, returned safely to Earth on April 17,.... read more

Today in History: Ronald Reagan Discharged From Hospital After Being Shot

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Eleven days after being shot and seriously wounded by an assassin,  President Ronald Reagan was released from the.... read more

Today in History: The Battle of Baghdad

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The Battle of Baghdad took place in early April 2003 and was a military.... read more

Today in History: The Pony Express Is Off and Running

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On April 3, 1860, the mail delivery system known as the Pony Express began its 1,800-mile route running back and forth from.... read more

Today in History: Apple Inc. Is Formed After Initial Struggle for Product Approval

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Apple was officially formed on April 1, 1976. It was launched from Steve Job's home together with Steve.... read more

Today in History: The U.S. Buys Land off Russia

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On Mach 30, 1867, the United States Secretary of State, William Seward, under the 17th President Andres Johnson, signed the.... read more

Today in History: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Tragedy

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On Saturday, March 25, 1911, a.... read more

Today in History: Six-Day Traffic Jam on the Suez Canal

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On March 23, 2021, the mammoth Ever Given ran aground diagonally after losing the ability to steer due to high winds.... read more

Today in History: 3 Years Since Hatzolah's Emergency Community Announcement on COVID

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Three years ago, on March 18, 2020, which came out that year shortly after Purim, Chevra Hatzolah released its.... read more

Today in History: Con Artist Who Sold the Brooklyn Bridge Was Born

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Swindler George C. Parker, born to Irish parents on March 16, 1860, is best known.... read more

Today in History: Emergency Banking Act Signed

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On March 9, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Emergency Banking Act to restore public confidence in the.... read more

Today in History: Disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

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One of the greatest and most expensive aviation mysteries of all time occurred on March 8, 2014, with the.... read more

Today in History: Chile Suffers Devastating Earthquake Followed by Tsunami

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Thirteen years ago, on February 27, 2010, at 3:34 a.m., Chile experienced an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that shook.... read more