Author: Morgan O’Brien

  • Star Spangled Banner Adopted

    Star Spangled Banner Adopted

    March 3, 1931, the Star Spangled Banner was adopted as the national anthem of America.

  • Sound Of Music Release

    Sound Of Music Release

    March 2, 1965, the Sound of Music received a limited roadshow theatrical release in the United States.

  • Yellowstone Becomes A National Park

    Yellowstone Becomes A National Park

    March 1, 1872, Yellowstone becomes the first National Park.

  • MASH Finale

    MASH Finale

    February 28, 1983, the final episode of MASH.

  • Reichstag Fire

    Reichstag Fire

    February 27, 1933, the Reichstag was set on fire.

  • Kinemacolor

    Kinemacolor

    February 26, 1909, kinemacolor was introduced to audiences.

  • Clay vs. Liston

    Clay vs. Liston

    February 25, 1964, Cassius Clay defeats Sonny Liston.

  • Wilson and the Zimmerman Telegraph

    Wilson and the Zimmerman Telegraph

    February 24, 1917, President Wilson is informed about the Zimmerman Telegraph.

  • First American To Orbit Earth

    First American To Orbit Earth

    February 20, 1962, astronaut John h. Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth.

  • Executive Order, 9066

    Executive Order, 9066

    February 19, 1942, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066.