On this date in 1981, a report about an unexplained outbreak rocked the world. And in 1977, the first 8-bit computer was released by a popular company.

On this date in 1925, Goodyear debuted a new technological advancement. And in 1939, a German accordionist made history with a new polka.

On this date in 1790, new rules for copyrights protected authors of their original works. And in 1949, a relative of WKSU's Matt Lupica made history for being a big Cleveland Indians fan.

On this date in 1896, a man by the name of Henry Wells made history in New York City being the first to do this in a car. And in 1911, one of the most famous car races began.

On this date in 1851, a speech given by this woman in Akron is still talked about today. And in 1919, a master mechanic's frustration with burnt toast led to a new invention.

On this date in 1742, the first official swimming pool opened. And in 1900, the moon made some major headlines.

On this date in 1930, the tallest brick building in the world first opened to the public. And in 1969, the building of one of the most iconic amusement parks began.

On this date in 1844 the first-ever telegraphic message was released. And in 1883, this legendary bridge located in Brooklyn opened to traffic for the first time.

On this date in 1903 that the "Great American Roadtrip" kicked off from San Francisco. And in 1922 a man by the name of Walt Disney made headlines.

On this date in 1849, Abraham Lincoln became the first -- and only -- President to hold one of these. And in 1961, a one-of-a-kind eatery opened its doors to the world in Seattle.