A&W Restaurants have been a mainstay in the United States and are known for their root beer, root beer floats, and burgers. In the 1980s, A&W tried to entice customers with a 1/3 burger, but the fraction seemed to confuse people. Click to learn more.
In 1862, the Battle of Perryville marked the final major skirmish in Kentucky. The Union victory helped to stabilize battle lines between the two armies…
In October 1884, George Eastman would receive a US Patent for photographic film ensuring his influence on photography…
In September 1929, pilot Jimmy Doolittle concluded that flight by instrumentation was possible, Doolittle did much to improve aviation…
Dat Nguyen gained notoriety for being one of the best linebackers in college football in the late 1990s. Nguyen’s story is somewhat unique…
In late October 1945, Jackie Robinson signed a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers marking a very important event for baseball history…
In December 1964, Roger Donlon received a US Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions and leadership during the Vietnam War…
