On this date in 1901, Theodore Roosevelt was sworn in as the 26th President of the United States.

On this date 19 years ago today, the nation was rocked by the deadliest terrorist attack in human history.

It was on this date in 1945, a chicken was beheaded that would go on to live another 18 months. And on this date in 1953, Swanson began making a prepackaged meal perfect for television viewing.

It was on this date in 1753, the first steam engine arrived in the American colonies. And it was on this date in 1776, the Continental Congress formally declared that the new nation would be the United States of America.

It was on this date in 1900 that the worst hurricane in U.S. history hit Galveston, Texas. And it was on this date in 1954 that disc jockey Alan Freed made his way to New York City.

It was on this date in 1963, the Pro Football Hall of Fame opened in Canton. And on this date in 1979, a 24-hour television sports network went on the air.

On this date in 1894, one of the largest strikes took place in New York City. And it was on this date in 1951, the first transcontinental television broadcast occurred.

It was on this date in 1930, that the fifth deadliest hurricane hit the Dominican Republic. And it was on this date in 1967, that Sweden changed the way they drive.

It was on this date in 1666, the great fire of London started. And on this date in 1902, a French film made history.

It was on this date in 1807, Aaron Burr was aquitted of treason against the United States. And it was on this date in 1939, Germany invaded Poland and World War II began.