On This Day

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Each day we bring you the true story of a famous event that happened on this day in history.
  • On This Day: Ford Model T Unveiled
    October 01, 2014 05:00 AM
    On Oct. 1, 1908, the Ford Model T was introduced to the public. The Model T, called the “car for the great multitude” by Henry Ford, made cars available to the average person, revolutionizing the automobile industry.
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  • On This Day: Richard Nixon Delivers “Checkers Speech”
    September 23, 2014 06:00 AM
    On Sept. 23, 1952, vice presidential candidate Richard Nixon gave a speech defending the existence of a controversial campaign fund. His discussion of his family life, including a mention of the family dog named Checkers, drew sympathy from the public, helping him maintain his position on the presidential ticket.
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  • On This Day: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson Die
    July 04, 2014 06:00 AM
    On July 4, 1826, exactly 50 years after the Declaration of Independence first asserted American sovereignty, former Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both passed away.
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