On September 22 in history, Lincoln issued the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, National Geographic debuted, Willie Mays hit home run 600, and Friends premiered. (READ MORE)
August 7 in History: The Purple Heart Is Created, IBM Unveils the Harvard Mark I, and Philippe Petit Walks Between the Twin Towers
On August 7 in history, George Washington created the Purple Heart’s predecessor, IBM unveiled the Harvard Mark I, Philippe Petit crossed the Twin Towers, and Barry Bonds broke Hank Aaron’s home run record. (READ MORE)