It was a first for beauty pageants on this day in 1908. And in 1962, the largest cash robbery of all time occurred in Plymouth, MA.

An earthquake caused catastrophic destruction on this date 151 years ago. Just four years ago, a stolen painting found its way home.

Today marks an important date in the history of a major American metropolis known as the windy city. And hear a historic recording from Thomas Edison that marks a discovery he made on this date in 1877.

On this date in 1944, a beloved character made his debut to the world. And in 1974, Richard Nixon resigned, making him the first U.S. President to do so.

On this date in 1876, Thomas Edison was once again back at it with another invention. And in 1898, a "mistake" turned into a product that's still sold today.

On this date in 1782, George Washington created a new award for military merit. And in 1912, Teddy Roosevelt and William Taft had a memorable split over the presidency.

On this date in 1945, the first atomic bomb was dropped.

On this date in 1861, President Lincoln signed into law a first-ever tax of its kind. And in 1914, a new traffic signal made its way into the world close to home.

On this date in 1921, a jury in Chicago rendered a "not guilty" verdict regarding one of the most infamous trials in baseball history. And in 1990, President George H.W. Bush made a major announcement.

On this date in 1893, a breakfast cereal debuted that remains popular today. And in 1957, a commerical building was the first to be heated by something other than the conventional way.