ABRAHAM LINCOLN/ CHARLES DARWIN BORN THIS DAY 1809
Abraham Lincoln the 16th President of the United States and Charles Darwin “On the Origin of Species” best known for his contributions to evolution were both born on […]
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Astronaut Alan Shepard Becomes First American In Space-This Day 1961
On this day in 1961 Astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American to travel in space. Shepard’s suborbital flight from Cape Canaveral, Florida lasted only 15 minutes. The United States […]
The Polio Vaccine Developed By Dr. Jonas Salk Made Available To The Public- This Day 1956
On this day in 1956 the polio vaccine which was developed by Dr. Jonas Salk was made available to the public. During the 1950’s the greatest fear in America was […]
Chernobyl- This Day 1986
On this day in 1986 the world’s worst nuclear power plant accident occured at the Chernobyl plant in the Soviet Union. An explosion blew the lid off a reactor vessel […]
Isaac Newton Becomes Sir Isaac Newton-This Day 1705
On this day in 1705 Isaac Newton becomes Sir Isaac Newton as he becomes the first scientist to be honored with a Knighthood. Queen Anne bestowed the honor.
Three Mile Island Crisis Begins- This Day 1978
On this day in 1978 the Three Mile Island crisis began. This would be the worst nuclear power accident in American history. Three Mile Island was a nuclear power […]
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