110 years ago, America's second deadliest flood took thousands of lives across 15 states. See if you recognize any locations in these staggering photos from history.
I'm not Professor Chip Douglas but I've got a back-flip for you that'll ring your bell. Exactly three decades ago Monday, the very first compact disc hit shelves in Japan in the form of Billy Joel's already 4-year-old album 52nd Street. Noteable singles from the historic disc were My Life, Big Shot and Honesty and it can be yours today for a meager $300 on eBay!!
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1859 – British and French engineers break ground for the Suez Canal (More info)
1901 – New York becomes the first US state to require automobile license plates (More info)
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1842 – Anesthesia is used for the first time during surgery (More info)
1867 – US Secretary of State William H. Seward agrees to purchase Alaska from Russia for $7 million (More info)