On this date in 1934, "Pretty Boy Floyd" was finally tracked down in East Liverpool, Ohio. And in 1938, a piece of equipment found in nearly every office was created.

On this date in 1854, Florence Nightingale left her mark on the world. And in 1959, thousands of people lined up on New York's Fifth Avenue for the opening of a new museum.

On this date in 1867, the United States formally took possession of a new territory that would later become a state. And in 1892, the first commercial long distance phone call was placed.

On this date in 1814, a tank at a London brewery broke apart unleashing a tidal wave of beer. And in 1933, one of the greatest minds in history arrived in the United States.

On this date in 1829, a new hotel opened in Boston, the first to boast many modern conveniences. And in 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis began.

On this date in 1789, George Washington embarked on the first-ever Presidential tour of the U.S. And in 1924, another President made headlines with a dedication.

On this date in 1947, U.S. Air Force Captain Chuck Yeager became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound. And in 1964, an icon of the civil rights movement won the Nobel Peace Prize.

On this date in 1887 a new mechanism was patented for an elevator by an Ohio-born inventor. And in 1939, a letter written by Albert Einstein opened a lot of eyes -- including President Roosevelt.

On this date in 1886 a new style worn by men at an autumn ball in NYC debuted. And in 1966, the Beach Boys released one of their biggest hits of all-time.

On this date in 1936 the Hoover Dam was utilized for the first time to generate energy. And in 1947, after more than 10 years of research, AT&T debuted a new way to reach someone.