On this date in 1922, a first in radio would change the whole landscape moving forward. And in 1965, a new sandwich shop opened that remains as popular as ever today.

On this date in 1913, a Swedish engineer patented "the greatest thing to ever happen to pants." And in 1964, Disney unveiled what later would be considered one of the greatest films of all-time.

On this date in 1895, Niagara Falls' power was harnessed for the first time. And in 1980, a bomb discovered in a Lake Tahoe resort created a carnival-like atmosphere.

On this date in 1899, the first ship-to-shore wireless message was sent. And in 1904, a patent was granted to a product making it easier to get around in the snow.

On this date in 1865, William Shephard was issued a patent for a product we use daily. And in 2018, a 90,000-year-old bone fragment discovered raised eyebrows.

On this date in 1888, William Seward Burrows was issued four patents for this technological advancement. And in 1947, 2,500 people headed to Williamsport, PA for what has turned into an annual event.

On this date in 1866, President Andrew Johnson issued a major proclamation. And in 1920, the first radio station licensed by the federal government went on the air.

On this date in 1839, a new process was released in Paris that revolutionized photography. And in 1909, the first race was held on a test track that would become home to one of the world's most famous car races.

This is an important date in the development of the modern rollercoaster. And a sad one in the history of baseball.

Follow the yellow brick road to a movie classic that debuted on this date in 1939. And in 1945, VJ-Day signaled the end of World War II.