This day in 1969 marks the death of this former WWII general and 34th U.S. President.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
On this day in 1973, the United States withdrew from this country, two months after signing a peace agreement to end the war of the same name.
Vietnam
On this day in 1981, this U.S. president was shot in the chest outside Washington D.C. by John Hinckley Jr.
Ronald Reagan
This day in 1889 marked the opening of this Parisian landmark.
Eiffel Tower
This day in 1931 marked the dedication of this very tall NYC landmark.
Empire State Building
This day in 1933 marked the first "sighting" of this Scottish beast.
Loch Ness Monster
This day in 1469 marked the birth of philosopher and writer Niccolo Machiavelli in this country.
Italy
This day in 1939 marks the end of this civil war in Europe.
Spanish Civil War
On this day in 1974, the U.S. space probe Mariner visited this planet, the closest to the sun.
Mercury
This day in 1974 marked the first #1 hit song, "Sunshine On My Shoulders," for this singer-songwriter.
John Denver
On this day in 1943, this musical - named for a state - made its Broadway debut.
Oklahoma!
On this day in 1963, this feminist writer published the first part of "A Bunny's Tale," her firsthand account of her experience as a Playboy Bunny.
Gloria Steinem
This day in 1972 marked the death of this longtime FBI director.
J. Edgar Hoover
This day in 1783 marked the birth of this American writer in New York, famous for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Washington Irving
This day in 1774 marks the British Parliament's adoption of the Coercive Acts in response to this organized destruction of property by American colonists.
Boston Tea Party
This day in 1929 marked the installation of a telephone in the Oval Office by this sitting president.
Herbert Hoover
On this day in 1814, this general's forces were defeated in Paris.
Napoleon Bonaparte
On this day in 1776, Abigail Adams urged her husband in a letter to "remember the _____."
ladies
On this day in 1852, adventurer and performer Calamity ____ was born.
Jane
On this day in 1918, this automotive firm bought out Chevrolet.
General Motors Corporation (GM)
This day in 1922 marked the birth of this American singer and actress, famous for such classic songs as "Que Sera Sera."
Doris Day
On this day in 1984, the NFL's Baltimore Colts moved to this city, where they still play today.
Indianapolis
This day in 1790 marked the birth of this future 10th U.S. President in Virginia.
John Tyler
This day in 1870 marks the formal adoption of the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting this group the right to vote.
African American men
This day in 1596 marks the birth of mathematician and philosopher Rene Descartes in this country.
France
This day in 1941 marked the release of this Orson Welles film, still said to be one of the greatest cinematic masterpieces.... Rosebud.
Citizen Kane
On this day in 1918, Allied military leaders argued at a conference over the entrance of this country's troops into World War I.
U.S.A.
This day in 1924 marked the birth of this Godfather and A Streetcar Named Desire actor.
Marlon Brando
This day in 1915 marks the first death of an American citizen in this war.
World War 1
This day in 1918 marked the birth of Sam Walton, an American businessman who would go on to found these stores.
Walmart and Sam's Club
This day in 1853 marks the birth of this Dutch Expressionist painter, famous for his depiction of a starry night.
Vincent Van Gogh
On this day in 1685, German composer Johann _________ ____ was born.
Sebastian Bach
This day in 1926 marks the beginning of the five-day, 40-hour work week at this company.
Ford Motor Company
This day in 742 marked the birth of this French-sounding man, the 1st Holy Roman emperor.
Charlemagne
This day in 1934 marked the birth of this British ethologist, famous for her study of African chimpanzees.
Jane Goodall