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U.S. postal system established
This day in History: 1775 - The U.S. postal system is established by the Second Continental Congress, with Benjamin Franklin as its first...
Rosetta Stone found
This day in History: 1799 - During Napoleon Bonaparte’s Egyptian campaign, a French soldier discovers a black basalt slab inscribed with...
Bikini introduced
This day in History: 1946 - French designer Louis Réard unveils a daring two-piece swimsuit at the Piscine Molitor, a popular swimming...
The Stonewall Riots begin in NYC’s Greenwich Village
This day in History: 1969 - Sometime after midnight, in what is now regarded by many as history’s first major protest on behalf of equal...
U.S. Constitution ratified
This day in History: 1788 - New Hampshire becomes the ninth and last necessary state to ratify the Constitution of the United States,...
Happy Flag Day
This day in History: 1777 - During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress adopts a resolution stating that “the flag of the...
First successful ascent of Denali
This day in History : 1913 - Hudson Stuck, an Alaskan missionary, leads the first successful ascent of Denali (formerly known as Mt....
Happy Memorial Day
Let Memorial Day be a day to count our blessings and remember those who serve to protect our country and our freedom. We are forever...
Brooklyn Bridge opens
This day in History: 1883 - After 14 years, the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River opens, connecting the great cities of New York and...
Brown v. Board of Ed is decided
This day in History: 1954 - In a major civil rights victory, the U.S. Supreme Court hands down an unanimous decision in Brown v. Board of...
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