U.S. Lands First Men On The Moon
On July 20, 1969, the US effectively won the Space Race when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Eagle lunar module on the Moon’s surface.
On July 20, 1969, the US effectively won the Space Race when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Eagle lunar module on the Moon’s surface.
Explorer and soldier John C. Frémont died on July 13, 1890, in New York City.
On May 21, 1804, Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery departed St. Charles on the Missouri River to begin their exploration of the American West.
On March 10, 1804, the US flag was raised over St. Louis, marking the completion of the Louisiana Purchase. This day, along with March 9, is known as Three Flags Day.
On February 14, 1859, Oregon became the 33rd state in the Union.
On December 4, 1674, Father Marquette erected the first building in what would later become Chicago.
On November 17, 1820, Nathaniel Palmer and his crew became the first Americans to see Antarctica.
On September 26, 1820, famed American pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone died in St. Charles County, Missouri.
On September 12, 1609, explorer Henry Hudson reached the river that would bear his name.