Today in History

Event:	1940: Tacoma Narrows suspension bridge collap...
The first Tacoma Narrows suspension bridge was completed on July 1, 1940, spanning th...

Event:	1660: Birthdate of Thomas De Lagny, mathemati...
Thomas De Lagny, born November 7,1660, was educated by his family, then at a Jesuit c...

Event:	1805: Lewis and Clark see the Pacific Ocean
Lewis and Clark began their trek across the United States in 1804. On a rainy morning...

Event:	1943: Joni Mitchell, singer-songwriter
By the time she was a teenager, Canadian-born Joni Mitchell was already inspiring aud...

Event:	1929: Museum of Modern Art opens in New York
The Museum of Modern Art in New York city opened its doors to thousands of budding ar...