On this day in history, April 4: Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated, Microsoft is founded, and The Beatles dominate the Billboard charts. (READ MORE)
April 3 in History: First Mobile Phone Call, Pony Express Begins, and iPad Released
On this day in history, April 3: the first mobile phone call is made, the Pony Express begins, and the Apple iPad is released. (READ MORE)
April 2 in History: NASA Created, Titanic Sea Trials Begin, and “2001: A Space Odyssey” Premieres
On this day in history, April 2: NASA is created, Titanic sea trials begin, and “2001: A Space Odyssey” premieres. (READ MORE)
April 1 in History: Apple Founded, First Weather Satellite Launched, and Okinawa Invasion Begins
On this day in history, April 1: Apple is founded, the first weather satellite is launched, and U.S. forces invade Okinawa. (READ MORE)
March 31 in History: Eiffel Tower Opens, Titanic Construction Begins, and “The Matrix” Premieres
On this day in history, March 31: the Eiffel Tower opens, Titanic construction begins, and “The Matrix” premieres in theaters. (READ MORE)
March 30 in History: Alaska Purchased, Reagan Shot, and “Jeopardy” Debuts
On this day in history, March 30: the U.S. purchases Alaska, President Ronald Reagan is shot, and “Jeopardy” debuts on television. (READ MORE)
March 29 in History: Coca-Cola Created, Niagara Falls Stops Flowing, and Dow Hits 10,000
On this day in history, March 29: Coca-Cola is created, Niagara Falls stops flowing, and the Dow Jones surpasses 10,000. (READ MORE)