On this day: November 12
The Loch Ness Monster smiles for the camera -- sort of, Ellis Island closes, actor William Holden dies, and Madonna releases "Like a Virgin," all on this day.
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On this day: September 21
"The Hobbit" is published for the first time, Jimmy Hendrix becomes Jimi, Sandra Day O'Connor is confirmed as the first female Supreme Court justice, and a track superstar dies, all on this day.
On this day: August 14
The license plate and Social Security are born, basketball makes a muddy Olympic debut, a classic backyard kids toy is invented, and the Oklahoma City bomber is sentenced to death, all on this day.
On this day: July 17
Air conditioning is born, the "happiest place on Earth" opens up, and Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 is shot down over Ukraine, all on this day.
On this day: July 14
The Bastille is stormed, the Matterhorn is scaled, Billy the Kid is shot and killed, Dr. Spock releases his baby book, and The Rolling Stones score their first No. 1, all on this day.
On this day: July 13
The Mississippi River finds its roots, a Hollywood icon debuts, Old Blue Eyes records for the first time, the MLB All-Star Game goes north, and Ronald Reagan gives up the presidency, briefly, all on this day.
On this day: July 16
The nation's capital is founded, the world gets its first parking meter, Joltin' Joe sets an unbreakable record, and man heads to the moon, all on this day.
On this day: July 15
Jerusalem falls to the Crusaders, the Rosetta Stone is uncovered, Napoleon surrenders, Psy unleashes "Gangnam Style" on the internet, and a coup falls short in Turkey, all on this day.
On this day: July 12
The Medal of Honor is authorized, a favorite toy is born, Walter Mondale makes a historic choice, and "E.T." breaks box office records, all on this day.
On this day: July 11
Alexander Hamilton loses a duel, the Marine Corps is re-established, a space station plummets to Earth, and Martin Luther King earns a posthumous honor, all on this day.
On this day: June 24
A 19-year-old Pablo Picasso opens his first major exhibition, Mary Pickford becomes the first million-dollar actress, the Soviets begin their blockade of Berlin, Lynyrd Skynyrd releases
On this day: June 13
The Beatles score their last No. 1 hit in America, the New York Times begins printing the Pentagon Papers, Pioneer 10 bids adieu to the Solar System, and Michael Jackson is found not guilty, all on this day.
On this day: June 8
Tennessee becomes the last state to secede from the Union, George Orwell's "Nineteen Eighty-Four" is published, the U.S. Postal Service gives "Missile Mail" a try, and "Ghostbusters" and "Gremlins" compete at the box office, all on this day.
On this day: May 30
Joan of Arc is burned at the stake, the Confederacy picks Richmond as its capital, the first Indy 500 is held, and the Lincoln Memorial is dedicated, all on this day.
On this day: May 2
Leonardo da Vinci dies, Lou Gehrig sits out a game for the first time in 14 years, the Soviets capture Berlin, and Princess Charlotte is born, all on this day.
On this day: February 4
George Washington is elected America's first president, the Symbionese Liberation Army kidnaps Patty Hearst, Fleetwood Mac releases "Rumours," and Facebook is launched, all on this day.
On this day: December 22
Christmas tree lights are born, the Lincoln Tunnel opens, the
On this day: December 21
The Pilgrims land on Plymouth Rock, the first crossword puzzle is published, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" premieres, Gen. Patton dies, and Elvis visits Nixon at the White House, all on this day.
On this day: December 20
The Louisiana Purchase is completed, South Carolina secedes from the U.S., Edison demonstrates his incandescent light, Elvis gets drafted, and the U.S. invades Panama, all on this day.
On this day: December 19
"A Christmas Carol" is first published, the NHL plays its first games, Apollo 17 splashes down, and the U.S. House impeaches President Bill Clinton, all on this day.
On this day: December 18
America celebrates its first official day of thanksgiving, "The Nutcracker" debuts, and the first nuclear power plant in America goes online, all on this day.
On this day: December 17
France recognizes America as a nation, the Wright brothers take flight, the NFL holds its first championship game, and Kim Jong-il dies, all on this day.
On this day: December 16
Beethoven is born, the colonials enjoy a tea party in Boston, the Battle of the Bulge begins, and Jimi Hendrix releases his first single, all on this day.
On this day: December 15
The Bill of Rights are ratified,
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