Petit and the Twin Towers
August 7, 1974, Philippe Petit's did his high wire act between the twin towers
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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.
Columbus Sets Sail
August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Spain.
Torpedo Boat Sinks (JFK)
August 2, 1943, a Japanese destroyer sank a U.S. Navy torpedo boat during WWII.
Statue of David Installed
June 8, 1504, the statue of David was installed in the city of Florence.
Lateran Treaty Signed
June 7, 1929, the Lateran Treaty was signed.
Normandy Invasion Begins
June 6, 1944, the invasion of Normandy began.
Six Day War
June 5, 1967, a six-day war between Israel and its neighboring countries began.