Author: Morgan O’Brien

  • Teapot Dome Scandal

    Teapot Dome Scandal

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 7, 1922, the Teapot Dome Scandal began to unfold.

  • Post-It Notes

    Post-It Notes

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 6, 1980, 3M began selling Post-it notes.

  • First Presidential Veto

    First Presidential Veto

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 5, 1792, Washington issued the first presidential veto.

  • Peace Symbol Introduced

    Peace Symbol Introduced

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 4, 1958, the world was introduced to the iconic peace symbol.

  • Marshall Plan Implemented

    Marshall Plan Implemented

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    Morgan O’Brien

    The Marshall Plan was implemented on April 3, 1948.

  • Wilson Asks For Declaration of War

    Wilson Asks For Declaration of War

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson requested a declaration of war against Germany.

  • Netherland Grant Legal Rights to Same-Sex Couples

    Netherland Grant Legal Rights to Same-Sex Couples

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    Morgan O’Brien

    April 1, 2001, Netherlands became the first country to grant legal rights to same-sex couples.

  • Eiffel Tower Inaugurated

    Eiffel Tower Inaugurated

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 31, 1889, Eiffel Tower was inaugurated in Paris.

  • Alaska Purchase Signed

    Alaska Purchase Signed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 30, 1867, the United States signed the Alaska Purchase.

  • 23rd Amendment Ratified

    23rd Amendment Ratified

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 29, 1961, the Twenty-third Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was ratified.