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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1770 – Marie Antoinette, 14, marries 15-year-old Louis-Auguste, who later becomes king of France (More info) 1868 – President Andrew Johnson is acquitted in his impeachment trial by one vote in the US Senate (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1928 – Mickey Mouse premieres in his first cartoon, ‘Plane Crazy’ (More info) 1940 – McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in San Bernardino, Calif. (More info)

The thought of a 250-year-old sandwich is enough to turn your stomach. But, worse than that is the thought of having no sandwiches at all. That’s why we  should all join the town of Sandwich in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the invention of the sandwich.

Being president of the United States might come with great power, prestige and responsibility, but it can also be a more difficult job than Robin Williams’ back hair waxer.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1804 – The Lewis and Clark Expedition begins its historic journey (More info) 1904 – St. Louis, Mo. hosts the first Olympic Games in the United States (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1940 – Winston Churchill gives his first speech as prime minister, saying, “I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat” (More info) 1958 – During a visit to Caracas, Venezuela, Vice President Richard Nixon’s car is attacked by anti-American demonstrators (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1932 – Charles Jr., the infant son of Charles Lindbergh, is found dead 10 weeks after his abduction (More info) 1949 – The Soviet Union lifts its blockade of Berlin (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1846 – President James K. Polk asked for and received a Declaration of War against Mexico, starting the Mexican-American War (More info) 1924 – Mercedes-Benz is formed when Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merge their two companies (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1863 – Confederate General Stonewall Jackson dies, eight days after being accidentally shot by his own troops (More info) 1869 – The First Transcontinental Railroad, linking the eastern and western US, is completed with the driving in of a golden spike in Promontory Summit, UT (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1914 – Mother’s Day becomes a public holiday (More info) 1962 – The Beatles sign their first recording contract and hire George Martin to be their producer (More info)