Historical events
Who was the first US president to give a televised address to the nation?
Americans saw their president on TV for the first time on October 5, 1947, when President Harry…
What was the first animal to orbit the earth?
The first living creatures into space are not humans. Of course, animals had to be used as test…
“I have a dream that my _____ little children will…”: how many children did Martin Luther King Jr. have?
On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. made one of the famous speeches in US history in…
Which constitutional amendment was enacted in 1951 to limit the number of terms of the US President?
Interestingly, for the most part of US history, the constitution did not limit the number of…
What did Barbara Fritechie want to spare?
In John Whittier's poem, the 90 year old lady defied the forces of Stonewall Jackson to…
Who was the first human sent to space?
The United States was considered the de facto winner of the space race when they achieved the…
Which university suffered tragedy when an airplane carrying most of its football team crashed in 1970?
This was the deadliest accident to affect a sports team in U.S history. All passengers aboard…
Which state joined the Union 1959?
Hawaii was the most recent state to be admitted to the Union of States. The historic event…
In which island did the US test the hydrogen bomb?
The United States government tested the first hydrogen bomb on an island in the pacific on…
What did Kennedy say when sparing the turkey gifted to him on Thanksgiving in 1963?
You may know that pardoning the turkey is a long-held White House tradition on thanksgiving. It…