Edison Invents Phonograph
August 12, 1877, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph.
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RBG Sworn In
August 10, 1943, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was sworn in as an Associate Supreme Court Justice.
Pompey Defeated By Caesar
August 9, 48CE, Pompey suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of Julius Caesar.
Nixon Resigns
August 8, 1974, Richard Nixon announced his resignation from office.
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.
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.