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History Snapshot: Nov 20 1820: the whale ship Essex was rammed and sunk by a whale.

History Snapshot: Nov 20 1820: the whale ship Essex was rammed and sunk by a whale.

History Snapshot: Nov 13 1927: the Holland Tunnel opened

History Snapshot: Nov 13 1927: the Holland Tunnel opened

History Snapshot: Nov 6 1860: Lincoln was elected with 40% of the popular vote.

History Snapshot: Nov 6 1860: Lincoln was elected with 40% of the popular vote.

History Snapshot: Oct 30 1938:Orson Welles broadcast "War of the Worlds"

History Snapshot: Oct 30 1938:Orson Welles broadcast "War of the Worlds"

History Snapshot: Oct 23 1850 : the first national Women's Rights Convention met in Worcester, MA

History Snapshot: Oct 23 1850 : the first national Women's Rights Convention met in Worcester, MA

History Snapshot: Oct 16 1859: John Brown attacked Harpers Ferry

History Snapshot: Oct 16 1859: John Brown attacked Harpers Ferry

History Snapshot: Oct 9 1639: Roger Williams went to Rhode Island

History Snapshot: Oct 9 1639: Roger Williams went to Rhode Island

History Snapshot: Oct 2 1790: Major André, British spy, was executed

History Snapshot: Oct 2 1790: Major André, British spy, was executed

History Snapshot: Sept 25 1804: the 12th Amendment was added to the Constitution

History Snapshot: Sept 25 1804: the 12th Amendment was added to the Constitution

History Snapshot: Sept 18 1793: G Washington laid the Capitol cornerstone

History Snapshot: Sept 18 1793: G Washington laid the Capitol cornerstone

History Snapshot: Sept 11 1789: Hamilton became the Sec of the Treasury

History Snapshot: Sept 11 1789: Hamilton became the Sec of the Treasury

History Snapshot: Sept 4 1941: the USS Greer was attacked by a German U-boat.

History Snapshot: Sept 4 1941: the USS Greer was attacked by a German U-boat.

History Snapshot: August 28 1963: MLK gave his "I Have A Dream" speech

History Snapshot: August 28 1963: MLK gave his "I Have A Dream" speech

History Snapshot: August 21 1858: the first of the Lincoln-Douglas debates

History Snapshot: August 21 1858: the first of the Lincoln-Douglas debates

History Snapshot: August 14 1935: FDR signed the Social Security Act

History Snapshot: August 14 1935: FDR signed the Social Security Act

History Snapshot: July 31 1790: the first patent was issued in the US

History Snapshot: July 31 1790: the first patent was issued in the US

History snapshot: July 24 1929: the Kellog Briand pact into effect

History snapshot: July 24 1929: the Kellog Briand pact into effect

History Snapshot: July 17 1945: the Potsdam Conference took place

History Snapshot: July 17 1945: the Potsdam Conference took place

History Snapshot: July 10 1962 Telstar launched

History Snapshot: July 10 1962 Telstar launched

History Snapshot: July 3, 1775: GW took command of the Continental Army

History Snapshot: July 3, 1775: GW took command of the Continental Army

June 26, 1927: the Cyclone opened at Coney Island

June 26, 1927: the Cyclone opened at Coney Island

History Snapshot: June 19, 1586, Roanoke colonists returned to England

History Snapshot: June 19, 1586, Roanoke colonists returned to England

History Snapshot: June 12 1981: Raiders of the Lost Ark was released

History Snapshot: June 12 1981: Raiders of the Lost Ark was released

History Snapshot: June 5, 1883: the Orient Express made its first run

History Snapshot: June 5, 1883: the Orient Express made its first run

History Snapshot: May 29 1790 RI was the last state to ratify the Constitution

History Snapshot: May 29 1790 RI was the last state to ratify the Constitution

History Snapshot: May 22 1915: the Mt. Lassen volcano erupted

History Snapshot: May 22 1915: the Mt. Lassen volcano erupted

History Snapshot: May 15, 1911: The Supreme Court ruled in Standard Oil v US

History Snapshot: May 15, 1911: The Supreme Court ruled in Standard Oil v US

History Snapshot: May 8 1970: the Beatles issued Let It Be

History Snapshot: May 8 1970: the Beatles issued Let It Be

History Snapshot: May 1 1851: the Great Exhibition opened in London

History Snapshot: May 1 1851: the Great Exhibition opened in London

History Snapshot: April 24 1885 Annie Oakley joined the Wild West Show

History Snapshot: April 24 1885 Annie Oakley joined the Wild West Show

History Snapshot: April 17 1905: the SC decided Lochner v New York

History Snapshot: April 17 1905: the SC decided Lochner v New York

History Snapshot: April 10 1864: Maximilian of Austria became the Mexican Emperor

History Snapshot: April 10 1864: Maximilian of Austria became the Mexican Emperor

History Snapshot: April 3 1948: the Marshall Plan went into effect

History Snapshot: April 3 1948: the Marshall Plan went into effect

History Snapshot: March 27 1794: the Naval Act created Six Frigates

History Snapshot: March 27 1794: the Naval Act created Six Frigates

March 20 1852: Uncle Tom's Cabin was published

March 20 1852: Uncle Tom's Cabin was published

History Snapshot: March 13 1639 New College became Harvard

History Snapshot: March 13 1639 New College became Harvard

History Snapshot: March 6, 1819, the SC ruled in McCulloch v Maryland

History Snapshot: March 6, 1819, the SC ruled in McCulloch v Maryland

History Snapshot: Feb 28 1983: the last episode of MASH aired

History Snapshot: Feb 28 1983: the last episode of MASH aired

History Snapshot: Feb 21 1848: the Communist Manifesto was published

History Snapshot: Feb 21 1848: the Communist Manifesto was published

History Snapshot: Feb 14 1929: the St V Day Massacre occurred in Chicago.

History Snapshot: Feb 14 1929: the St V Day Massacre occurred in Chicago.

History Snapshot: Feb 7 1497 Savonarola initiated the "Bonfire of the Vanities" in Florence, Italy

History Snapshot: Feb 7 1497 Savonarola initiated the "Bonfire of the Vanities" in Florence, Italy

History Snapshot: Jan 31 1917, Germany began unrestricted submarine warfare

History Snapshot: Jan 31 1917, Germany began unrestricted submarine warfare

History Snapshot: Jan 24 1848 James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill

History Snapshot: Jan 24 1848 James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill

History Snapshot: Jan 17 1899 the US took over Wake Island

History Snapshot: Jan 17 1899 the US took over Wake Island

History Snapshot: January 10 1776 Thomas Paine published Common Sense

History Snapshot: January 10 1776 Thomas Paine published Common Sense

History Snapshot: Jan 3 1521: the Pope excommunicated Martin Luther

History Snapshot: Jan 3 1521: the Pope excommunicated Martin Luther

History Snapshot: Dec 27, 537, the Hagia Sophia opened for worship

History Snapshot: Dec 27, 537, the Hagia Sophia opened for worship

History Snapshot: Dec 20 1946: It's a Wonderful Life premiered

History Snapshot: Dec 20 1946: It's a Wonderful Life premiered

History Snapshot: Dec 13 1577: Drake's voyage around the world began.

History Snapshot: Dec 13 1577: Drake's voyage around the world began.

History Snapshot: Dec 6 1884, the Washington Monument exterior was finished

History Snapshot: Dec 6 1884, the Washington Monument exterior was finished

History Snapshot: Nov 29 1963: the Warren Commission established

History Snapshot: Nov 29 1963: the Warren Commission established

History Snapshot: Nov 22 1869 the Cutty Sark was launched

History Snapshot: Nov 22 1869 the Cutty Sark was launched

History Snapshot: Nov 15 1777: the Continental Congress proposed the Articles of Confederation

History Snapshot: Nov 15 1777: the Continental Congress proposed the Articles of Confederation

History Snapshot: Nov 8 1861: The Trent Affair occurred

History Snapshot: Nov 8 1861: The Trent Affair occurred

History Snapshot: November 1, 1765, The Stamp Act went into effect

History Snapshot: November 1, 1765, The Stamp Act went into effect

History Snapshot: Oct 25 1415: the battle of Agincourt occurred

History Snapshot: Oct 25 1415: the battle of Agincourt occurred

History Snapshot: Oct 18, 1851, Moby Dick was published

History Snapshot: Oct 18, 1851, Moby Dick was published

History Snapshot: Oct 11 1954 French troops ended their withdrawal from Vietnam

History Snapshot: Oct 11 1954 French troops ended their withdrawal from Vietnam

History Snapshot: Oct 4 1582, Pope Gregory introduced the calendar

History Snapshot: Oct 4 1582, Pope Gregory introduced the calendar

History Snapshot: September 27, 1941, the first Liberty Ship was launched

History Snapshot: September 27, 1941, the first Liberty Ship was launched

History Snapshot: Sept 20, 1967, the QE 2 was launched

History Snapshot: Sept 20, 1967, the QE 2 was launched

History Snapshot: Sept 13 1814 the British began to bombard Ft McHenry

History Snapshot: Sept 13 1814 the British began to bombard Ft McHenry

History Snapshot: Sept 06 1901 McKinley assassinated in Buffalo NY

History Snapshot: Sept 06 1901 McKinley assassinated in Buffalo NY

Aug 30 1916: Shackleton's crew was rescued in the Antarctic

Aug 30 1916: Shackleton's crew was rescued in the Antarctic

History Snapshot: August 23, 1839, events occurred which led to the Opium Wars

History Snapshot: August 23, 1839, events occurred which led to the Opium Wars

August 16, 1896; Gold was discovered near the Klondike River

August 16, 1896; Gold was discovered near the Klondike River

History Snapshot: August 9, 1944, Smokey Bear appeared

History Snapshot: August 9, 1944, Smokey Bear appeared

History Snapshot: August 2, 1610, Henry Hudson entered Hudson Bay

History Snapshot: August 2, 1610, Henry Hudson entered Hudson Bay

History Snapshot: July 26, 1947, the National Security Act was enacted

History Snapshot: July 26, 1947, the National Security Act was enacted

July 19, 1848, Seneca Falls Convention Opened

July 19, 1848, Seneca Falls Convention Opened

History Snapshot: July 12, 1862, Congress authorized the Medal of Honor

History Snapshot: July 12, 1862, Congress authorized the Medal of Honor

History Snapshot: July 5, 1954: Elvis recorded "That's All Right"

History Snapshot: July 5, 1954: Elvis recorded "That's All Right"

History Snapshot: June 28, 1914: Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated

History Snapshot: June 28, 1914: Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated

History Snapshot: June 21, 1791, Louis XVI tried to escape Paris

History Snapshot: June 21, 1791, Louis XVI tried to escape Paris

History Snapshot: June 14, 1789, Capt. Bligh, cast off from the "Bounty," arrived in Indonesia

History Snapshot: June 14, 1789, Capt. Bligh, cast off from the "Bounty," arrived in Indonesia

History Snapshot: June 7, 1942, the Battle of Midway ended

History Snapshot: June 7, 1942, the Battle of Midway ended

History Snapshot: May 31, 1889, the Johnstown Flood occurred.

History Snapshot: May 31, 1889, the Johnstown Flood occurred.

History Snapshot: May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge Opened

History Snapshot: May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge Opened

History Snapshot: May 17, 1792, the Buttonwood Agreement was signed

History Snapshot: May 17, 1792, the Buttonwood Agreement was signed

History Snapshot: May 10, 1869, the golden spike was driven

History Snapshot: May 10, 1869, the golden spike was driven

History Snapshot: May 3, 1942, Japan occupied Tulagi

History Snapshot: May 3, 1942, Japan occupied Tulagi

History Snapshot: April 26, 1861, John Wilkes Booth was shot

History Snapshot: April 26, 1861, John Wilkes Booth was shot

History Snapshot: April 19, 1775, the battles at Lexington and Concord occurred

History Snapshot: April 19, 1775, the battles at Lexington and Concord occurred

History Snapshot: April 12, 1861, Fort Sumter was attacked

History Snapshot: April 12, 1861, Fort Sumter was attacked

History Snapshot: April 5, 1933, the CCC was established

History Snapshot: April 5, 1933, the CCC was established

History Snapshot: March 29, 1886, Coca Cola was produced

History Snapshot: March 29, 1886, Coca Cola was produced

History Snapshot: March 22, 1765, Parliament passed the Stamp Act

History Snapshot: March 22, 1765, Parliament passed the Stamp Act

History Snapshot: March 15, 1917, the Tsar abdicated

History Snapshot: March 15, 1917, the Tsar abdicated

History Snapshot: March 8, 1950, the VW van began production

History Snapshot: March 8, 1950, the VW van began production

History Snapshot: March 01, 1872, Yellowstone NP was established

History Snapshot: March 01, 1872, Yellowstone NP was established

History Snapshot: Feb 22, 1881, Cleopatra's Needle was erected in Central Park

History Snapshot: Feb 22, 1881, Cleopatra's Needle was erected in Central Park

History Snapshot: Feb 15, 1898, the war ship "Maine" blew up in Havana harbor

History Snapshot: Feb 15, 1898, the war ship "Maine" blew up in Havana harbor

History Snapshot: Feb 8, 1960, the Hollywood Walk of Fame was begun

History Snapshot: Feb 8, 1960, the Hollywood Walk of Fame was begun

History Snapshot: Feb 1, 1964, I Want to Hold Your Hand hit number 1 on the charts

History Snapshot: Feb 1, 1964, I Want to Hold Your Hand hit number 1 on the charts

History Snapshot: January 25, 1797, Shays' Rebellion reached its peak

History Snapshot: January 25, 1797, Shays' Rebellion reached its peak

History Snaspshot: Jan 18, 1919, the Paris Peace Conference began at Versailles

History Snaspshot: Jan 18, 1919, the Paris Peace Conference began at Versailles

History Snapshot: Jan 11, 1935, Amelia Earhart flew solo from Hawaii to CA

History Snapshot: Jan 11, 1935, Amelia Earhart flew solo from Hawaii to CA

History Snapshot: Jan 4, 1854, the McDonald islands off Antarctica were discovered

History Snapshot: Jan 4, 1854, the McDonald islands off Antarctica were discovered

History Snapshot: Dec 28, 1972: last man drafted under the Selective Service System

History Snapshot: Dec 28, 1972: last man drafted under the Selective Service System

History Snapshot: Dec 21, 1937, Snow White premiered

History Snapshot: Dec 21, 1937, Snow White premiered

History Snapshot: Dec 14, 2004: the Millau Viaduct opened

History Snapshot: Dec 14, 2004: the Millau Viaduct opened

History Snapshot: Dec 7, 1972: the Blue Marble photograph was taken

History Snapshot: Dec 7, 1972: the Blue Marble photograph was taken

History Snapshot: Nov 30, 1804, the Senate began impeachment proceedings against Samuel Chase

History Snapshot: Nov 30, 1804, the Senate began impeachment proceedings against Samuel Chase

History Snapshot: Nov 23, 1876, Boss Tweed was arrested for the final time

History Snapshot: Nov 23, 1876, Boss Tweed was arrested for the final time

History Snapshot: Nov 16, 1822, William Becknell established the Santa Fe Trail

History Snapshot: Nov 16, 1822, William Becknell established the Santa Fe Trail

History Snapshot: Nov 9, 1965, the Northeast Blackout happened

History Snapshot: Nov 9, 1965, the Northeast Blackout happened

History Snapshot: November 2, 1959, C VanDoren admitted to fraud on the quiz show "21"

History Snapshot: November 2, 1959, C VanDoren admitted to fraud on the quiz show "21"

History Snapshot: Oct 26, 1825: the Erie Canal Opened

History Snapshot: Oct 26, 1825: the Erie Canal Opened

History Snapshot: October19, 1781, The Siege of Yorktown ended

History Snapshot: October19, 1781, The Siege of Yorktown ended

History Snapshot: Oct 12, 1892: the Pledge of Allegiance was first used in schools

History Snapshot: Oct 12, 1892: the Pledge of Allegiance was first used in schools

History Snapshot: Oct 5, 1789: the women of Paris marched to Versailles

History Snapshot: Oct 5, 1789: the women of Paris marched to Versailles

History Snapshot: September 28, 1066: William the C landed in England

History Snapshot: September 28, 1066: William the C landed in England

History Snapshot: Sept 21 1780 B Arnold gave plans to the Brits

History Snapshot: Sept 21 1780 B Arnold gave plans to the Brits

History Snapshot: Sept 14 1752, the Brits adopted the Gregorian calendar

History Snapshot: Sept 14 1752, the Brits adopted the Gregorian calendar

History Snapshot: Sept 7, 1927: Philo Farnsworth demonstrated a fully electronic television

History Snapshot: Sept 7, 1927: Philo Farnsworth demonstrated a fully electronic television

History Snapshot: August 31 1935: the first Neutrality Act was passed by Congress

History Snapshot: August 31 1935: the first Neutrality Act was passed by Congress

History Snapshot: August 24, 1814, the British burned Washington DC

History Snapshot: August 24, 1814, the British burned Washington DC

History Snapshot: August 17 1943: Patton entered Messina, Sicily

History Snapshot: August 17 1943: Patton entered Messina, Sicily

History Snapshot, August 10 1846: The Smithsonian was chartered by Congress

History Snapshot, August 10 1846: The Smithsonian was chartered by Congress

History Snapshot: August 3, 1958, the USS Nautilus went under the North Pole

History Snapshot: August 3, 1958, the USS Nautilus went under the North Pole

History Snapshot: July 27, 1866, the first permanent transatlantic cable was completed.

History Snapshot: July 27, 1866, the first permanent transatlantic cable was completed.

History Snapshot: July 20, 1944: the plot to kill Hitler failed

History Snapshot: July 20, 1944: the plot to kill Hitler failed

History Snapshot: July 13, 1793: Charlotte Corday killed Jean-Paul Marat while he was in the tub.

History Snapshot: July 13, 1793: Charlotte Corday killed Jean-Paul Marat while he was in the tub.

History Snapshot: July 6, 1917, the Arabs, along with Lawrence of Arabia, captured Aqaba

History Snapshot: July 6, 1917, the Arabs, along with Lawrence of Arabia, captured Aqaba

History Snapshot: June 29, 1956: Ike signed the Federal Highway Act

History Snapshot: June 29, 1956: Ike signed the Federal Highway Act

History Snapshot: June 22, 1633: Galileo recanted

History Snapshot: June 22, 1633: Galileo recanted

History Snapshot: June 15, 1844: Charles Goodyear patented the vulcanization of rubber

History Snapshot: June 15, 1844: Charles Goodyear patented the vulcanization of rubber

History Snapshot: June 8, 1789: Madison proposed a Bill of Rights

History Snapshot: June 8, 1789: Madison proposed a Bill of Rights

History Snapshot: June 1, 1918, the Battle at Belleau Wood began

History Snapshot: June 1, 1918, the Battle at Belleau Wood began

History Snapshot: May 25, 1977, Star Wars was released

History Snapshot: May 25, 1977, Star Wars was released

History Snapshot: May 25, 1977, Star Wars was released

History Snapshot: May 25, 1977, Star Wars was released

History Snapshot: May 18, 1980, Mt St Helens erupted

History Snapshot: May 18, 1980, Mt St Helens erupted

History Snapshot: May 11, 1846, President Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico

History Snapshot: May 11, 1846, President Polk asked Congress to declare war on Mexico

History Snapshot: May 4, 1973, The Sears Tower in Chicago was finished

History Snapshot: May 4, 1973, The Sears Tower in Chicago was finished

History Snapshot: April 27, 1813: US troops captured York, Upper Canada

History Snapshot: April 27, 1813: US troops captured York, Upper Canada

History Snapshot: April 27, 1813: US troops captured York, Upper Canada

History Snapshot: April 27, 1813: US troops captured York, Upper Canada

History Snapshot: April 20 1961: the Bay of Pigs invasion ended in failure

History Snapshot: April 20 1961: the Bay of Pigs invasion ended in failure

History Snapshot: April 13 1943 FDR dedicated the Jefferson Memorial

History Snapshot: April 13 1943 FDR dedicated the Jefferson Memorial

History Snapshot: Wellington's troops took Badajoz Fortress in 1812

History Snapshot: Wellington's troops took Badajoz Fortress in 1812

History Snapshot: We agreed to buy Alaska from the Russians in 1867

History Snapshot: We agreed to buy Alaska from the Russians in 1867

History Snapshot: TR went on an African Safari, 1909

History Snapshot: TR went on an African Safari, 1909

History Snapshot: the Wehrmacht was created in 1935

History Snapshot: the Wehrmacht was created in 1935

History Snapshot: March 9, 1862: the Battle of Hampton Roads (Monitor v Merrimac)

History Snapshot: March 9, 1862: the Battle of Hampton Roads (Monitor v Merrimac)

History Snapshot: March 2 1983: CDs were introduced to the US

History Snapshot: March 2 1983: CDs were introduced to the US

History Snapshot: the Flag raising on Iwo Jima Feb 23 1945

History Snapshot: the Flag raising on Iwo Jima Feb 23 1945

History Snapshot: Stephen Decatur burned the "Philadelphia" in the Tripoli harbor, 1804

History Snapshot: Stephen Decatur burned the "Philadelphia" in the Tripoli harbor, 1804

History Snapshot: the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time, 1964

History Snapshot: the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time, 1964

History Snapshot: Selkirk rescued in 1709 (background to the Robinson Crusoe story)

History Snapshot: Selkirk rescued in 1709 (background to the Robinson Crusoe story)

History Snapshot: Gordon was killed in Khartoum, Sudan, Jan 26, 1885

History Snapshot: Gordon was killed in Khartoum, Sudan, Jan 26, 1885

History Snapshot: January 19, 1883: first use of overhead electric wires for lighting

History Snapshot: January 19, 1883: first use of overhead electric wires for lighting

History Snapshot: Caesar Crossed the Rubicon

History Snapshot: Caesar Crossed the Rubicon

History Snapshot: construction on the Golden Gate Bridge began, Jan. 5, 1933

History Snapshot: construction on the Golden Gate Bridge began, Jan. 5, 1933

History Snapshot: Jacques L David died Dec 29 1825

History Snapshot: Jacques L David died Dec 29 1825

An "unscientific" list of the top Christmas foods

An "unscientific" list of the top Christmas foods

History Snapshot: Gen. McAuliffe said "nuts" to a German surrender demand, Dec. 22, 1944

History Snapshot: Gen. McAuliffe said "nuts" to a German surrender demand, Dec. 22, 1944

History Snapshot: Gone With the Wind premiered in 1939

History Snapshot: Gone With the Wind premiered in 1939

History Snapshot: on Dec 8, 1941, FDR gave his "Day of Infamy" speech

History Snapshot: on Dec 8, 1941, FDR gave his "Day of Infamy" speech

History Snapshot: the 1824 "corrupt bargain" occurred

History Snapshot: the 1824 "corrupt bargain" occurred

History Snapshot: B 29s attacked Tokyo, 1944

History Snapshot: B 29s attacked Tokyo, 1944

History Snapshot: the Suez Canal opened in 1869

History Snapshot: the Suez Canal opened in 1869

History Snapshot: Stanley "found" Livingstone, 1871

History Snapshot: Stanley "found" Livingstone, 1871

History Snapshot: Chevrolet appeared in 1911, Nov. 3

History Snapshot: Chevrolet appeared in 1911, Nov. 3

History Snapshot: the Saturn I made its first flight, Oct. 27, 1961

History Snapshot: the Saturn I made its first flight, Oct. 27, 1961

History Snapshot: Louisiana Purchase ratified 1803

History Snapshot: Louisiana Purchase ratified 1803

History Snapshot: The Continental Navy was established in 1775

History Snapshot: The Continental Navy was established in 1775

History Snapshot: Spartacus premiered, 1960

History Snapshot: Spartacus premiered, 1960

History Snapshot: the cornerstone was laid of the National Cathedral, 1907

History Snapshot: the cornerstone was laid of the National Cathedral, 1907

History Snapshot: "Operation Little Vittles" began over Berlin, 1948

History Snapshot: "Operation Little Vittles" began over Berlin, 1948

History Snapshot: a young C. Darwin arrived at the Galapagos Islands, 1835

History Snapshot: a young C. Darwin arrived at the Galapagos Islands, 1835

History Snapshot: Star Trek premiered, 1966

History Snapshot: Star Trek premiered, 1966

History Snapshot: Bobby Fischer d. Boris Spassky in chess, 1972

History Snapshot: Bobby Fischer d. Boris Spassky in chess, 1972

History Snapshot: the New York Sun published the "Moon Hoax," 1835

History Snapshot: the New York Sun published the "Moon Hoax," 1835

History Snapshot: Women got the vote, 1920

History Snapshot: Women got the vote, 1920

History Snapshot: First men to climb the Eiger, 1858

History Snapshot: First men to climb the Eiger, 1858

History Snapshot: Jesse Owens won one of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics, 1936

History Snapshot: Jesse Owens won one of his four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics, 1936

History Snapshot: the B-17 bomber prototype made its first flight, 1935

History Snapshot: the B-17 bomber prototype made its first flight, 1935

History Snapshot: The First Battle of Bull Run happened in 1861

History Snapshot: The First Battle of Bull Run happened in 1861

History Snapshot: The Bastille fell, July 14, 1789

History Snapshot: The Bastille fell, July 14, 1789

History Snapshot: Napoleon and Tsar Alexander I signed the Treaty of Tilsit

History Snapshot: Napoleon and Tsar Alexander I signed the Treaty of Tilsit

History Snapshot: June 30, 1892: The Homestead Strike began

History Snapshot: June 30, 1892: The Homestead Strike began

History Snapshot: John Jacob Astor started the Pacific Fur Company, June 23, 1810

History Snapshot: John Jacob Astor started the Pacific Fur Company, June 23, 1810

History Snapshot: the first roller coaster opened at Coney Island, June 16, 1884

History Snapshot: the first roller coaster opened at Coney Island, June 16, 1884

History Snapshot: the "Gaspee" ran aground in Narragansett Bay, 1772

History Snapshot: the "Gaspee" ran aground in Narragansett Bay, 1772

History Snapshot: Maine prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages, June 2, 1851

History Snapshot: Maine prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages, June 2, 1851

History Snapshot: The Dunkirk evacuation began, 1940

History Snapshot: The Dunkirk evacuation began, 1940

History Snapshot: Anne Boleyn was executed, 1536

History Snapshot: Anne Boleyn was executed, 1536

History Snapshot: Tammany Hall founded 1789

History Snapshot: Tammany Hall founded 1789

History Snapshot: Napoleon died on St. Helena, 1821

History Snapshot: Napoleon died on St. Helena, 1821

History Snapshot: the mutiny on the "Bounty" occurred, 1789

History Snapshot: the mutiny on the "Bounty" occurred, 1789

History Snapshot: the "Red Baron" was shot down, 1918

History Snapshot: the "Red Baron" was shot down, 1918

History Snapshot: the first Pony Express rider arrived in Sacramento, 1860

History Snapshot: the first Pony Express rider arrived in Sacramento, 1860

History Snapshot: Ike coined the phrase "domino effect," 1954

History Snapshot: Ike coined the phrase "domino effect," 1954

History Snapshot: the USA adopted Daylight Saving Time, 1918

History Snapshot: the USA adopted Daylight Saving Time, 1918

History Snapshot: The 1765 Quartering Act

History Snapshot: The 1765 Quartering Act

History Snapshot: T. Roosevelt coined the term "Muckrakers," 1906

History Snapshot: T. Roosevelt coined the term "Muckrakers," 1906

History Snapshot: A.G. Bell talked on the telephone, 1876

History Snapshot: A.G. Bell talked on the telephone, 1876

History Snapshot: Congress passed the Missouri Compromise, 1820

History Snapshot: Congress passed the Missouri Compromise, 1820

History Snapshot: The Supreme Court ruled on "Marbury v Madison," 1803

History Snapshot: The Supreme Court ruled on "Marbury v Madison," 1803

History Snapshot: the Hunley submarine attacked the Northern blockade at Charleston, SC, 1864

History Snapshot: the Hunley submarine attacked the Northern blockade at Charleston, SC, 1864

History Snapshot: The Russo-Japanese War began, 1904

History Snapshot: The Russo-Japanese War began, 1904