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 29 in History: NASA Is Created, the Interstate Highway System Begins, and Charles Marries Diana
On July 29 in history, Congress authorized NASA, the Interstate Highway System was created, Prince Charles married Lady Diana, and General Motors purchased Cadillac. (READ MORE)
June 12 in History: Anne Frank’s Diary, Reagan’s Berlin Wall Challenge, and Digital TV Takes Over
On June 12 in history, Anne Frank received her diary, interracial marriage bans were struck down, Reagan challenged the Berlin Wall, and digital television officially replaced analog broadcasting. (READ MORE)