On this date in 1843, an interesting weather event involving a storm and an alligator occurred in Charleston, South Carolina. And in 1940, the world's first floating bridge was dedicated.

On this date in 1847, a big change came to the U.S. Postal Service. And in 1859, a balloon voyage made history.

On this date in 1761, a colonial man became the first person to be accused of trying to pass funny money in the new world. And in 1859, this show literally went to the dogs.

It was on this date in 1778 that the Liberty Bell was bought back to Philadelphia. And in 1955, buckling up became the law for the first time anywhere in the U.S.

On this date in 1498, a new product was created in Charlotte, North Carolina that is still used today, although it's been refined since then. And in 1948, U.S. and British pilots began a mission to deliver supplies to help an entire city survive.

It was on this date in 1929 that a new law called the Boulder-Canyon project act was put into place.

On this date in 1901, a legendary artist had his first significant show. And in 1947, pilot Kenneth Arnold reported seeing something rather unusual in the skies.

On this date in 1893, the World's Columbian Exhibition in Chicago provided the world with a glimpse of something they'd never seen before. And in 1975, a historic concert at Wembley Stadium in London took place.

On this date in 1782, Congress officially adopted a new symbol for the United States of America. And in 1963, a red telephone was established between the United States and the Kremlin.

On this date in 1910, the nation officially celebrated a new holiday. And in 1963, a Soviet woman made space history.