SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2024 Happy Saturday! On this date in 1917, the United States formally declared war against Germany and entered WWI. The war began in the summer of 1914, … Continue reading Saturday, April 6, 2024
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Friday, April 5, 2024
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1943, a Chinese man named Poon Lim was rescued after somehow surviving 133 days lost at sea, still the world … Continue reading Friday, April 5, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1973, the World Trade Center opened in New York City. Once the tallest buildings in the world, they were destroyed … Continue reading Thursday, April 4, 2024
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1953, the first edition of TV Guide was published, featuring the biggest TV story of the year on the cover: … Continue reading Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1877, a 14-year-old girl became the first human cannonball at a show at the Royal Aquarium. She shot 60 feet … Continue reading Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Monday, April 1, 2024
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1976, Apple Computer was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ron Wayne. Wayne designed the famous Apple logo, but … Continue reading Monday, April 1, 2024
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Saturday, March 30, 2024 Happy Saturday! On this date in 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward reached an agreement to purchase Alaska from Russia for $7 million, or … Continue reading Saturday, March 30, 2024
Friday, March 29, 2024
FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1951, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were convicted of espionage for their role in passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. … Continue reading Friday, March 29, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024
THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1930, Turkey officially changed the names of its major cities to Turkish names. Afterward, they just had to keep telling … Continue reading Thursday, March 28, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1794, the U.S. authorized the building of six frigates, the start of the U.S. Navy. One of them, the USS … Continue reading Wednesday, March 27, 2024