On August 15 in history, the Panama Canal opened to commercial traffic, “The Wizard of Oz” premiered in Hollywood, Woodstock began in New York, and Thomas Edison helped make “hello” the standard telephone greeting. (READ MORE)
July 22 in History: Wiley Post Flies Around the World, The Pentagon Is Unveiled, and the Century’s Longest Solar Eclipse Occurs
On July 22 in history, Wiley Post completed the first solo flight around the world, the Pentagon’s plans were unveiled, John Dillinger was killed, and the century’s longest total solar eclipse occurred. (READ MORE)