The United Way
The precursor of the United Way of America was founded on October 16, 1887, in Denver, Colorado.
American History
Dr. Allison Davis
Dr. William Boyd Allison Davis was born on October 14, 1902, in Washington, DC.
Arrival of the Restauration
On October 9, 1825, the sloop Restauration arrived in the United States, marking what is often considered the first organized emigration from Norway to the US.
American Numismatic Association
On October 7, 1891, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) was founded in Chicago, Illinois.
First Volunteer Firemen in America
On October 4, 1648, the first volunteer fire department in North America was established in what would become New York City.
Yosemite National park
On October 1, 1890, Yosemite National Park was officially established.
Founding the VFW
On September 29, 1899, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) was founded in Columbus, Ohio.
Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring
On September 27, 1962, Rachel Carson published the book Silent Spring, which inspired a massive environmental movement in the United States.
Death of Daniel Boone
On September 26, 1820, famed American pioneer and explorer Daniel Boone died in St. Charles County, Missouri.