Today in History: Secret Service Is Officially Launched to Combat Counterfeit Bills
by M.C. MillmanIn the early 1800s, each of the United States's 1,500 private banks issued its own unique paper money with designs that.... read more
Today in History: News of the Louisiana Purchase Is Publicized By President Jefferson
by M.C. MillmanThe official announcement of the Louisiana Purchase, made on July 4, 1803, doubled the size of the U.S. when 828,000 square.... read more
Today in History: Accidental Inventor of Safety Glass is Born
M.C. MillmanLike many other innovative findings, the discovery of safety glass began as an accident that has changed our lives for the.... read more
Today in History: The Daring Escape Artist Quartet From Auschwitz
M.C. MillmanOn June 20, 1942, Kazimierz Piechowski and three others, dressed as German guards, stole a car and became four of only 144.... read more
Today in History: The First Commercial Roller Coaster in America Opens
M.C. Millman In 1884, visitors to Coney Island were eagerly awaiting the day of June 16 to ride on.... read more
Today in History: Pepsi Syringe Hoax Costs the Company $35 Million
M.C. Millman June 9, 1993, was the beginning of a costly hoax for PepsiCo,.... read more
Today: 140th Anniversary of the Celebrated Brooklyn Bridge Opening
M.C. Millman On May 24, 1883, the world's longest suspension bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge, opened after 14 years of.... read more
Today in History: Operation Solomon Carried Out Saving Thousands of Ethiopian Jews
M.C. MillmanThe year was 1991 when Israel launched a record-breaking daring rescue mission for over 14,000 Ethiopian Jews, known as.... read more
Today in History: The Mystery of the Dark Day
M.C. MillmanOn May 19, 1780, a peculiar darkness enveloped most of New England, known as the 'Dark Day'. Most of New.... read more
Today in History: Coca-Cola Takes First Step Toward Success
M.C. MillmanCoca-Cola's humble beginning began in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 8, 1886.On this.... read more
Today in History: Empire State Building Opens for Business
M.C. Millman 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
by M.C. MillmanIn the early 1900s, the rising.... read more
Today in History: Iran Hostage Crisis Rescue Mission Ends in Disaster
by M.C. MillmanOn 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
by M.C. Millman 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
by M.C. MillmanApollo 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
by M.C. MillmanEleven 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
by M.C. Millman 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
by M.C. MillmanOn 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