Alaska Becomes 49th State- This Day 1959
On this day in 1959 Alaska was admitted into the United States as the 49th state. Later in 1959 Hawaii would become the 50th state. We haven’t added a state […]
Category Archives: American History
Construction Begins On The Brooklyn Bridge-This Day 1870
Construction began on the Brooklyn Bridge on this day in 1870. The bridge wouldn’t be completed until 1883 and opened on May 24,1883. The bridge cost 15.5 million dollars to […]
Ronald Reagan Sworn In As Governor Of California-This Day 1967
On this day in 1967 Ronald Reagan was sworn in as the new Governor of California. Reagan would win re-election in 1971 and in 1980 be elected the 40th President […]
Sago,West Virginia Coal Mine Disaster- This Day 2006
On this day in 2006 an explosion in a coal mine in Sago, West Virginia trapped and killed 12 miners while leaving one miner in critical condition. Sago is located […]
Lucky Strike Commercial From Yesteryear- Cigarette Advertising Banned This Day In 1971
The last cigarette commercial ran on television this day in 1971. Here is a Lucky Strike commercial. I remember my grandfather smoked Lucky Strikes. Growing up I didn’t know too […]
Cigarette Advertisements Banned From American Television This Day 1971
On this day in 1971 cigarette advertisements were banned on American television and radio. President Richard Nixon signed legislation on April 1st, 1970 that would ban ads effective at the […]
slicethelife 
You must be logged in to post a comment.