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1916 1st “Piggly Wiggly” opens
On September 6th, 1916, the first true American supermarket opened. Its name was Piggly Wiggly. The store opened in Memphis, Tennessee, and since its...On the morning of August 14, 1945, the news that Japan had surrendered and effectively ended World War II was met with overwhelming celebration...1908 Henry Ford’s company builds the first Model T car
On August 12, 1908, the Henry Ford company built the first Model T car. The new model was the fruit of a long and...1930 Animated character Betty Boop debuts in Max Fleischer’s cartoon “Dizzy Dishes”
Betty Boop made her debut on August 9, 1930, in "Dizzy Dishes" with her trademark heels, garter and long eyelashes. In this iconic Max...Fidel Castro Leads a Failed Attack on the Moncada Barracks
On July 26, 1953, a small army of brave and righteous youthful Cubans took the Moncada Barracks in Santiago City by storm. Even though...
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1982 US President Reagan proclaims a war on drugs
On October 14, 1982, U.S. President Ronald Reagan resolved to put an end to rampant drug abuse. He deemed the use of illicit drugs...1975 “Saturday Night Live” created by Lorne Michaels premieres on NBC with George Carlin as host
Saturday Night Live is one of those rare shows that have managed to become a fixture of American pop culture. However, everything has to...Wangari Maathai was born on April 1, 1940 in Nyeri, Kenya. She is renowned for becoming the first female scholar from central and East...1947 Harry Truman makes the 1st Presidential televised address
The live presidential address was prompted by a report from Truman's Cabinet Committee that warned of an impending famine disaster in Europe. During the...1869 Mahatma Gandhi [Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi], born in British India
Today, Gandhi is a celebrated hero, not just in India but the world over. His birthday, October 2, is the world's International Day of...
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1881 Chester A. Arthur sworn in as 21st president
On his day in history, Sept.20th, 1881, The 21st President of the United States was sworn into office. The year 1881 began with a Republican...1796 George Washington’s farewell address is published
On Sept 19, 1976, a newspaper in Philadelphia published what is now regarded as the first president’s legacy to the people of America, known...2001 – World Trade Centers & Pentagon terrorist attack
On the morning of Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, America experienced what we can only describe as the worst terrorist attack in history. The pentagon...1972 Soviet Union beats the United States in international basketball game
There is a huge emphasis on the 1972 summer Olympics being non-political. But, unfortunately, the US vs. USSR events have always been political for...1888 1st baby to be placed in an incubator
It wasn't long ago that a newborn's care was limited to the confines of the house. As a result, childbirth was frequently a risky...
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