History Today

On this day in History: Lincoln received a patent, Bell spoke to Watson via the telephone, and Grant promoted.

On this day in History: Barbie debuted, Civil War Ironclads met, and Notorious B.I.G. murdered.

On this day in History: International Women's Day, February Revolution began, and VW Bus went into production.

Hello History fans, it’s Thursday, March 7th. What happened on this day in history? Although you’re probably more likely to tap on them then talk on them these days, the world is absolutely full of telephones...and on this day in 1876, Alexander Graham Bell patented the very first one. Three days after filing the patent, his telephone carried its first intelligible message–the famous “Mr. Watson, come here, I need you”–from Bell to his assistant.

On this day in History: Aspirin patented, Michangelo born, and Dred Scott decision handed down.

On this day in History: Hula Hoop patented, Boston Massacre commenced, and Churchill delivered his Iron Curtain speech.

On this day in History: Andrew Jackson opened the "People's House" to more than expected, U.S. Constitution took effect, and Hemingway finished what would be a classic.

On this day in History: Star Spangled Banner became National Anthem, Missouri Compromise passed, and Helen Keller met Anne Sullivan.

On this day in History: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss, Texas gained independence from Mexico, and Wilt the Stilt scored 100 points in a game.

Hello History fans, it’s Friday, March 1st. What happened on this day in history? Travel to the nation’s parks is on the rise--just last year, America’s 58 national parks drew more than 330 million visits. And on this day in 1872, the very first national park was established when President Ulysses S. Grant signed the bill turning parts of what is now Montana, Wyoming and Idaho into Yellowstone National Park. Surprising fact? At 1.