On August 20 in history, Darwin and Wallace’s work on natural selection was published, Detroit’s 8MK began broadcasting, Voyager 2 launched, and “Saved by the Bell” debuted on NBC. (READ MORE)
August 10 in History: The Smithsonian Is Chartered, Mount Rushmore Is Dedicated, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Joins the Supreme Court
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)