Week of Events
On this day in 1902, the first air conditioner was created
On this day in 1902, the first air conditioner was created. Willis Carrier, a young mechanical engineer in Buffalo, New York, invented modern A/C while seeking ways to reduce humidity’s effects on paper. Modern air conditioning came to be used for much more than keeping paper dry. Today, it’s still easy to appreciate the value […]
On this day – Disneyland opens its doors
On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California. Predating Disney World by 16 years, Disneyland has remained an iconic American theme park and has welcomed over 700 million visitors since its opening. 🥳🏰🎡⛲️🎢 Did you know? The opening itself was considered a disaster by staff, who referred to the day as “Black Sunday.” Counterfeit […]
On this day in 1848, the Seneca Falls Convention began in Seneca Falls, New York
On this day in 1848, the Seneca Falls Convention began in Seneca Falls, New York. The two-day convention for women’s rights is traditionally considered the beginning of the organized women’s rights movement in the United States. Figureheads Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott were inspired to organize the convention after being denied as delegates at […]
On this day – Seneca Falls Convention begins
On July 19, 1848, the Seneca Falls Convention began in Seneca Falls, New York. The two-day convention for women’s rights is traditionally considered the beginning of the organized women’s rights movement in the United States. Figureheads Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott were inspired to organize the convention after being denied as delegates at the […]
On this day in 1969, Americans Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon
On this day in 1969, Americans Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin (Apollo 11) became the first men to walk on the moon. In this first successful moon landing, the men spent 2 ½ hours on the surface of the moon, collecting samples, taking pictures, and planting an American flag. The event was (and is!) significant […]
On this day in 1861, the first battle of Bull Run took place just North of Manassas, Virginia
On this day in 1861, the first major battle of the Civil War, the First Battle of Bull Run, took place just north of Manassas, Virginia. Though the Civil War had officially begun months earlier at Fort Sumter, Bull Run set the tone for the war, illuminating the reality of just how long and bloody […]
On this day – 1st Lady Frances Cleveland was born
On July 21, 1864, First Lady Frances Cleveland was born in Buffalo, New York. A very popular and social First Lady, she held two public White House receptions each week – the one on Saturday afternoon was specifically scheduled with women who worked during the week in mind. She was so popular, in fact, that the […]
On this day in 1893, Katherine Lee Bates penned “America the Beautiful”
On this day in 1893, English professor and social activist Katharine Lee Bates penned “America the Beautiful,” a poem that would soon be turned into the beloved song we still cherish today. The poem turned song not only celebrates the natural beauty of our country, but encourages goodness, brotherhood, and continued blessings and improvement. After […]