On this date in 1892 the first long distance phone call took place between two Mayors in New York and Chicago. And in 1932, the first radio broadcast from something moving occurred.

On this date in 1857 Elijah Otis debuted a technological advancement that has helped in a major way to this day.

On this date in 1760 a major inferno swept across Boston. And in 1973, arguably the greatest right fielder in baseball history was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame under special circumstances.

On this date in 2003 President George W. Bush went before the nation with quite an announcement.

On this date in 1959 President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill to welcome Hawaii as the 50th state. And in 1965, Rolling Stones members were caught in an interesting situation.

On this date in 1762 the first-ever Saint Patrick's Day Parade was celebrated. And in 1968, the Bee Gees made their debut in America.

On this date in 1802 the United States Military Academy was officially established. And in 1994, Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding was up to no good.

On this date in 1868 the United States began their first-ever impeachment trial against a United States President. And in 1942, the division of the United States Army began training a new set of individuals -- dogs!

On this date in 1912 the Girl Scouts were founded. And in 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave the first of his popular "fireside chats".

On this date in 1888 one of the worst blizzards in the history of the United States took place. And in 1957, a game show controversy took center stage.