On this date in 1836, Samuel Colt received a U.S. patent for a product that remains popular to this day. And in 1919, Oregon legislature was at it again, passing the first-ever gas tax.

On this date in 1942, "The Battle of Los Angeles" took place.

On this date in 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated. And in 1970, Dick Clark introduced a new group on American Bandstand that would become legendary.

On this date in 1959 that one of the most famous musicians of all-time, 16-years-old at the time, was "fired". And in 1962, John Glenn made space history.

On this date in 1913, a prize inside a snack became all the rage. And in 1945, a battle in World War II ended up with a lasting image that captured the Pulitzer Prize.

On this date in 1930 a cow -- yes, a cow -- made history in the air. And in 1986, the first-ever non-smoking ad aired.

On this date in 1913 the state of Oregon passed a landmark law. And in 1968, a new sports Hall of Fame welcomed the public for the first time.

On this date sometime around 270 AD, the origin of Valentine's Day was born. And in 1899, the first trainload of fruit was transported across the country.

On this date in 1837 a riot of epic proportions took place in New York City -- over flour! And in 1971, Vice President Spiro Agnew would have been better off staying off the golf course.

On this date in 1964 the Beatles made their New York City debut. And in 1999, after a five week trial, the Senate acquitted this U.S. President.