On this day, June 21, 1834, a patented was granted for a farming machine that built the American West and made food cheaper for everyone. The story is here:
Today In History: June 21, 1834, Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper
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Today In History: June 20, 1632 and 1633, The Calverts, Maryland, and Religious Liberty
On this day, June 20, 1632, one of the wisest and benevolent lawgivers of all ages is given rights to land by Chesapeake Bay; then one year later, on this same day, he’s granted a Colonial Charter. He later was recognized as the first man in the world to seek for religious security, peace, and prosperity by the practice of justice, and not by the exercise of power. The story is here:
Today In History: June 17, 1861, The Louisville Slugger and My Summer of 1983
On this day, June 17, 1861, the man who used the first Louisville Slugger, Pete Browning, is born. Learn how he effected my summer of 1983. The story is here:
Today In History: June 16, 1723, Adam Smith Is Born
Adam Smith Wealth of Nations
On this day, June 16, 1723, a man is born who wrote a book on economics that changed the world. Who was he? The story is here:
Meet The Natives
How the Native Americans got their name?; Should we use terms like “Savage” and “Barbarous”?
Magellan Sails Around The World
Today In History: June 15, 1215, The Magna Carta
On this day, June 15, 1215, the first great step in the long struggle for freedom was taken. What was it? The story is here:
Today In History: June 14, 1777, The Origin and Meaning of the American Flag
On this day, June 14, 1777, The Continental Congress authorizes the “stars and stripes” flag for the new United States. What is the origin of our flag? What does it represent? The story is here:
Today In History: June 13, 1777, Lafayette Arrives in the Colonies to Help Fight for Independence
On this day, June 13, 1777, a young man leaves his native land, riches, and ease, in order to help Americans fight their war for Independence. Who was he? The story is here:
Today In History: June 10, 1752, Ben Franklin Shocks The Scientific World
On this day, June 10, 1752, Ben Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm and confirms a theory which shocks the scientific world. The Story is here: