Today in 1758, mustard was advertised for the first time in America. Who do you think was responsible for bringing that tangy, yellow stuff to the U.S.A.? No, not French's or Grey Poupon – it was Benjamin Jackson.
Today in 1764, Louis, Missouri was established.
Today in 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt escaped an assassination attempt in Miami. The would-be assassin, Giuseppe Zangara, had severe stomach pains and believed that shooting the president-elect would cure them.
Today in 1978, escaped serial killer Ted Bundy was recaptured, Pensacola, Florida.
Today in 1984,American Express announced plans to issue the first of its Platinum cards. Customers paid $250 a year and were able to charge $10,000 or more.
Today in 1985, John Hughes' film, "The Breakfast Club," opened in theaters nationwide.
Today in 1992, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin jury rejected mass murderer Jeffrey Dahmer's insanity plea and held him responsible for the brutal sex-torture murders of at least fifteen people. The judge sentenced him to fifteen consecutive life prison terms, but he was later murdered while in custody.
Today in 2013, more than 1,200 people were injured after a meteor broke up over Chelyabinsk, Russia.
Today in 2019, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to divert funds to build a border wall, after signing bipartisan spending agreement to avoid another government shutdown.
Today in 2020, Beijing ordered people returning to the city after Lunar New Year holiday to self-quarantine for 14 days to prevent spread of Covid-19.