Almanac

Events that occurred early January between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including Alaska's proclamation to be a state of the union, the sinking of the "Flying Enterprise", and the birthdays of Louis Braille and Albert Schweitzer.

Events that occurred late January between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including the United States' first successful satellite launch, the start of prohibition, and the organization of the first Boy Scout troop.

Events that occurred early February between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including the burning of the Normandy liner, the discovery of the X-ray, and the birth of Thomas Edison and Abraham Lincoln.

Events that occurred late February between the 1700s to the 1900s are covered, including the establishment of the federal post office, the implementation of the Salk vaccine to protect against polio, and the birthday of George Washington.

Events from March 1st to 15th throughout the 1900s are covered, including the crossing of the Rhine during World War II, the organization of the American Legion, and the "Star-Spangled Banner" established as the country's national anthem.

Events from April 1st to 15th throughout the 1900s are covered, including the first person of color to join the Brooklyn Dodgers, the United States declaring war against Germany, and the passing of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Events that occurred late April between the 1700s to the 1900s are covered, including the opening of New York World's Fair, the United Nations security conference in San Francisco, and the execution of Benito Mussolini.

Events that occurred early May between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including the opening of the Empire State Building, Germany's surrender to the allies during World War II, and the start of U.S. air mail services.

Events that occurred late May between the 1700s to the 1900s are covered, including the founding of the American Red Cross, the opening of the New York stock exchange, and the first expedition to successfully climb Mount Everest.

Events that occurred early June between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including D-Day during World War II, unprecedented tornados sweeping the country, and the first successful trial of a Ford car.

Events from June 16th to 30th throughout the 1900s are covered, including the atom bomb test at Bikini Atoll, the Philippines' Independence, the first reports of "Flying Saucers," and Helen Keller's birthday.

Events that occurred early July between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including the allies invasion of Sicily, Howard Hughes' world flight record, and the country's worst water disaster.

Events that occurred early August between the 1700s to the 1900s are covered, including Jesse Owens' four Olympic medal wins, Parisian designers that prompted a fashion explosion around the world, and the bombing of Hiroshima.

Events that occurred late August between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including Britain's austerity program to recover from the war, the first demonstration of home television, and the world's first successful oil well.

Events that occurred early September between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including the successful flight into a hurricane for scientific data.

Events that occurred late November between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including the Freedom Train's United States tour, the establishment of Yosemite National Park, and the end of the Nuremberg Trial.

Events that occurred early October between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including the opening of the U.S. Naval Academy, construction of the Holland tunnel, and the birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Events from October 16th to 31st throughout the 1900s are covered, including Hurricane Hazel, air quality in Los Angeles, and infrastructure improvements in New York.

Events that occurred early November between the 1700s to the 1900s are covered, including the authorization of the United States marine corps, flight of the world's biggest plane, and the collapse of the Tacoma Bridge.

Events that occurred late November between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including the creation of the United States Coast Guard Women's Reserve (SPARS), the Cairo conference, and the passing of James "Jimmy" Walker.

Events that occurred late December between the 1800s to the 1900s are covered, including the first home to be heated by solar energy, the first flight by the Wright Brothers, and the great northeast blizzard.