The U.S. National Park Service is established - August 25th, 1916
On this day in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Organic Act, which established the National Park Service and placed all existing parks under its protection.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
25 Elo 202210min
Chef George Crum allegedly invents the potato chip - August 24th, 1853
On this day in 1853, according to culinary legend, acclaimed chef George "Crum" Speck invented the potato chip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Elo 202210min
First Lady Dolley Madison saves a portrait of George Washington from British looters - August 23rd, 1814
On this day in 1814, First Lady Dolley Madison helped save a portrait of George Washington from being destroyed by British troops during the War of 1812.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...
23 Elo 202210min
Ann Smith Franklin becomes the first female newspaper editor in the United States - August 22nd, 1762
On this day in 1762, Ann Smith Franklin became the sole editor and publisher of the Newport Mercury newspaper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Elo 202210min
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway holds its first automobile race - August 19th, 1909
On this day in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosted its inaugural auto race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Elo 202210min
Mongol leader Genghis Khan dies - August 18th, 1227
On this day in 1227, notorious warlord Genghis Khan died from unknown causes during the conquest of the Chinese kingdom of Xi Xia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Elo 202214min
East German border guards shoot a man trying to cross the Berlin Wall - August 17th, 1962
On this day in 1962, eighteen-year-old Peter Fechter was gunned down by East German border guards while attempting to climb over the Berlin Wall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Elo 20228min
Edwin Prescott receives the first patent for a vertical loop roller coaster - August 16th, 1898
On this day in 1898, inventor and mechanic Edwin Prescott was granted the first patent for a vertical loop roller coaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 Elo 20228min
