10. Operation Husky
Prior to invading France, the Allies looked to soften the “underbelly” of Nazi-occupied Europe through campaigns such as Operation Husky…
9. The 14th Amendment
In 1868, the United States adopted the Fourteenth Amendment and added it to the US Constitution…
8. Zachary Taylor
On July 9, 1850, US President Zachary Taylor, who gained fame as an officer during the Mexican-American War, died suddenly…
7. The Wall Street Journal
In 1899, the Wall Street Journal began to share news about stocks, investment outlooks, and other important information…
6. Battle of Saipan
In the summer of 1944, the US fought the Imperial Japanese military at the Battle of Saipan in the Pacific Theater of War…
5. MLB All-Star Game
In 1933, the very first Major League Baseball All Star Game was held in Chicago’s Cominsky Park…
3. The Declaration of Independence
In 1776, delegates from the thirteen British colonies in America agreed to declare independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain…
2. Denmark Vesey
In July 1822, Denmark Vesey’s planned slave rebellion in Charleston, South Carolina was discovered.
1. Zip Codes
In 1963, the United States introduce zip codes to help with more efficient postal delivery…