On this date in 1968 Presidental candidate Robert F. Kennedy was gunned down. And in 1981, a report was issued by the CDC concerning a new outbreak.

On this date in 1974 a promotion at a Cleveland Indians game made infamous history.

It was on this date in 1781, Thomas Jefferson was given a head's up about the British Army. And in 1925 in Akron, Goodyear made some history!

It was on this date in 1933 a new swimming pool opened in the White House. And in 1964, a relatively unknown band made its debut in the United States.

On this date in 1925 that a little-known slugger for the Yankees started quite the streak. And on this date in 1980, the world's first 24-hour news network debuted.

On this date in 1851, Sojourner Truth gave a passionate speech. And in 1923, the US Attorney General gave women the official thumbs up to wear slacks.

On this date in 1900, people across the southeast United States were stunned by what they saw in the sky. And in 1952, a now-historic kiddie park in nearby Brooklyn, Ohio opened.

On this date in 1922, Babe Ruth was suspended for one game after throwing dirt on an umpire -- and confronting a fan in the stands. And in 1969, the construction of one of the most iconic amusement parks officially began.

On this date in 1927 it marked the end of an era when it came to the historic Model T.

On this date in 1961 John F. Kennedy made, at the time, a stunning announcement. And in 1968, a 630-foot stainless steel structure in St. Louis was officially dedicated.