Author: mindgames

This Day in History: 1996

Prince Charles and Princess Diana formally divorce.

This Day in History: 1955

The first edition of The Guinness Book of Records is published.

This Day in History: 1959

The British Motor Corporation launches the small, affordable Mark I Mini.

This Day in History: 1835

The New York Sun begins a series of hoax articles about life on the moon.

This Day in History: 1814

British forces march into Washington, D.C. and set the city aflame.

This Day in History: 1904

Harold Weed is patented for non-skid tire chains for automobiles.

This Day in History: 1992

FBI sharpshooters kill Vicki Weaver during the Ruby Ridge standoff.

This Day in History: 1987

The film Dirty Dancing starring Patrick Swayze opens in theaters.