Significant events that happened on this day.
The 47-year-old man's new legal name was so long it wouldn't fit on standard forms. He claimed he chose it because he liked the sound of it and wanted...
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When asked why she did it, the 16-year-old gave the chilling response: 'I don't like Mondays. This livens up the day.' Her response inspired the Boomt...
The plastic brick with its tube coupling system was patented in Denmark, creating a toy that would become one of the most popular in history. Amazingl...
The Icelandic parliament passed groundbreaking legislation allowing abortion in cases where the mother's health was at risk. This made Iceland a pione...
The Knickerbocker Theatre's flat roof couldn't handle the snow's weight and collapsed during a packed Saturday night showing. It remains the deadliest...
President Woodrow Wilson signed the legislation establishing America's fifth armed service. The Coast Guard became unique as a military branch under t...
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The switchboard served 21 customers and was operated by George Willard Coy. Early telephone operators were teenage boys, but they proved too rude and...
The novel appeared simply credited to 'A Lady' and sold for 18 shillings. Austen received £110 for the copyright, though it would become one of the mo...
Frederick Albert Winsor demonstrated his gas lighting system by illuminating one side of Pall Mall to celebrate King George III's birthday. Crowds gat...
The English writer created the word based on a Persian fairy tale called 'The Three Princes of Serendip,' whose heroes made fortunate discoveries by a...