ON THIS DAY
On this date in 1864, congress voted to include the phrase "In God We Trust" on all U.S. currency... replacing the previous slogan, "So, uh, who do we trust?" Can you believe that? Congress actually DOING something?
In 1889, the famous Oklahoma Land Rush took place as thousands of settlers hurried across the plains to stake their claim and hopefully land an NBA franchise.
On this date in 1952, an atomic test conducted in Nevada was shown live on network television for the very first time. However, the ratings were pretty low and it was a bomb.
In 1970, the very first "Earth Day" was celebrated. They even wrote a song for it: "Happy Earth Day to you, Happy Earth Day to you, Happy Earth Day Dear World, Happy Earth Day to you." It was a surprise party. The Earth later said, it never suspected a thing.
On this date in 1976, Barbara Walters became the first female nightly network news anchor with Harry Reasoner on ABC-TV. Her co-host was Harry Reasoner or, as she pronounced it, "Hairwee Weasoner."
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