On August 10 in history, Congress chartered the Smithsonian Institution, Mount Rushmore was dedicated, Ruth Bader Ginsburg joined the Supreme Court, and Michael Phelps won his first of eight Olympic gold medals. (READ MORE)
July 21 in History: The Air Conditioner Is Invented, Apollo 11 Leaves the Moon, and the Space Shuttle Era Ends
On July 21 in history, Willis Carrier invented the air conditioner, Apollo 11 departed the Moon, Atlantis completed the final Space Shuttle mission, and Jesse James staged his first train robbery. (READ MORE)