On August 9 in history, Richard Nixon resigned, Gerald Ford became president, Nagasaki was bombed, Jesse Owens won his fourth Olympic gold medal, and Shark Tank premiered. (READ MORE)
August 3 in History: Columbus Sets Sail, the NBA Is Formed, and USS Nautilus Reaches the North Pole
On August 3 in history, Christopher Columbus began his famous voyage, the NBA was formed, USS Nautilus crossed beneath the North Pole, and NASA launched the Messenger spacecraft. (READ MORE)