It was on this date in 1843, the abolishonist Liberty Party nominated James G. Birney for President. His candidacy likely cost the election for the Whigs leading to James K. Polk's winning of the Presidency in 1844. And on this date in 1895, the first pro football game took place between Latrobe and Jeanette, Pennsylvania teams.

It was on this date in 1898, Pepsi-Cola gained its name. And on this date in 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C.

It was on this date in 1913, a Swedish engineer patented and improved the design of the zipper on pants. And it was on this date in 1964, Disney's Mary Poppins made its cinematic debut.

It was on this date in 1895, Niagara Falls began its use in electricity production. And in 1980, a bomb was discovered at Harvey's Wagon Wheel resort in Stateline, Nevada.

It was on this date in 1609, Galileo demenostrated his first telescope to Vencitian lawmakers. Also on this date in 1921, the United States signed a peace treaty with Germany that officially ended World War I.

It was on this date in 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted leading to the death of 15,000. Also on this date in 1857, a stock market panic lead to one of the most severe economic crisises in the U.S.

It was on this date in 1897, Ransom E. Olds founded the Oldsmobile automotive brand. And on this date in 1942, Walt Disney premiered the movie involving forest animals and a small deer named Bambi.

It was on this date in 1866, that President Andrew Johnson made a proclamation to the world declaring the U.S. Civil War officially over. And it was on this date in 1920, the first radio station licensed by the U.S. government made its debut in Detroit.

It was on this date in 1839, the first practical photographic process was released to the public. And on this date in 1909, the first race was held of the famed Indianapolis 500.

It was on this date in 1914, President Woodraw Wilson issued his proclamation of neutrality prior to America's entry into World War I. And it was on this date in 1920 that Tennessee became the final state to vote for passage of the 19th Admendment.