Nixon Resigns
August 8, 1974, Richard Nixon announced his resignation from office.
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Petit and the Twin Towers
August 7, 1974, Philippe Petit's did his high wire act between the twin towers
Voting Rights Act
August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act.
Personal Income Tax
August 5, 1862, President Lincoln signed into law the first personal income tax in US history.
Revenue Marine Service Established
August 4, 1790, Alexander Hamilton established the Revenue Marine Service.
Torpedo Boat Sinks (JFK)
August 2, 1943, a Japanese destroyer sank a U.S. Navy torpedo boat during WWII.
The Three Little Pigs
May 27, 1933, Disney released a short called The Three Pigs.
Constitutional Convention Began
May 25, 1787, the Constitutional Convention began in Philly.
Brooklyn Bridge Opened
May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge opened to the public for the first time.
Bonnie and Clyde Killed
May 23, 1934, Bonnie and Clyde were killed in a police shoot-out.