On this date in 1861 General Robert E. Lee made news amidst the Civil War. And in 1900 a new word made its debut.

On this date in 1692 a man by the name of Edward Bishop was jailed for a very interesting reason. And in 1876, one of the most famous ballet scores was completed.

On this date in 1775, one of the most important wars in the history of this country began.

On this date in 1906, a massive earthquake shook this California city. And in 1968, a famous bridge was sold to a United States oil company and incredibly rebuilt in Arizona!

On this date in 1964, one of the most iconic cars in history made its debut at the World's Fair in New York. And in 1997, a man by the name of John E. Bell made headlines.

On this date in 1940, Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller did something that has yet to be accomplished since. And in 1962, a legendary news anchor began his tenure on CBS.

This marks the day President Abraham Lincoln died. And in 1912, the most famous ship-sinking took place.

On this date in 1945, a major event involving President Franklin Roosevelt occurred. And in 1955, a breakthrough in the health industry was announced.

On this date in 1865, President Lincoln gave a speech that would turn out to be his last. And in 1965, a weather event known as "Palm Sunday outbreak" rolled through the midwest.

On this date in 1815, a major eruption in the Dutch West Indies went down as one of the most destructive ever. And in 1970, Paul McCartney made a major announcement.