This Day in History
6 historical events
U.S. President Richard Nixon revealed NASA’s Space Shuttle program. This commitment to reusable spacecraft led to the first shuttle flight in 1981 and a new era of orbital missions, dramatically influencing space exploration for the next 30 years
Read MoreU.S. President Richard Nixon revealed NASA’s Space Shuttle program. This commitment to reusable spacecraft led to the first shuttle flight in 1981 and a new era of orbital missions, dramatically influencing space exploration for the next 30 years
Read MoreWork started on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Completed in 1937, it became an engineering marvel and one of the most recognizable bridges in the world, transforming Bay Area transportation
Read MoreWork started on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Completed in 1937, it became an engineering marvel and one of the most recognizable bridges in the world, transforming Bay Area transportation
Read MoreIndustrialist Henry Ford announced a minimum wage of $5 per day for his auto workers (more than doubling the average wage) and a shorter workday. This revolutionary move improved workers’ living standards and reduced turnover, while helping create a consumer base for his Model T
Read MoreIndustrialist Henry Ford announced a minimum wage of $5 per day for his auto workers (more than doubling the average wage) and a shorter workday. This revolutionary move improved workers’ living standards and reduced turnover, while helping create a consumer base for his Model T
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